| Health outcome after total knee replacement in the very elderly. | |
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PMID: 10463740 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Between 1992 and 1994 we performed a prospective study of the effect of total knee replacement (TKR) on the health status of 119 patients over the age of 80 years who had had a primary unilateral TKR. The Nottingham Health Profile was used to assess this before and at three and 12 months after operation. We found a significant improvement in the scores for pain, emotional reaction, sleep and physical mobility at three months. After 12 months, the scores for pain and sleep were well maintained. The other factors had deteriorated slightly but remained better than before operation. Our findings show that TKR leads to a significant improvement in the general health status of the very elderly. |
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Authors:
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P D Birdsall; J H Hayes; R Cleary; I M Pinder; C G Moran; J L Sher |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume Volume: 81 ISSN: 0301-620X ISO Abbreviation: J Bone Joint Surg Br Publication Date: 1999 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-09-08 Completed Date: 1999-09-08 Revised Date: 2010-11-10 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375355 Medline TA: J Bone Joint Surg Br Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 660-2 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wansbeck General Hospital, Ashington, Northumberland, England, UK. |
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee* Female Health Status* Humans Male Middle Aged Prospective Studies Treatment Outcome |
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