| Is extreme flexion of the knee after total knee replacement a prerequisite for patient satisfaction? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18509639 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The focus of this study was to evaluate the functional result and to specifically ascertain whether the absence of the ability to squat and sit cross-legged altered the patient's satisfaction level after a successful standard total knee replacement. Squatting and sitting cross-legged are common practices in Asia. These activities are not possible following standard total knee replacement. Patients were followed-up for a minimum of 12 months post surgery. Their level of satisfaction was assessed using a Likert scale. The Knee Society Score (KSS) was used to assess range of motion and function of the knee. Twenty-one out of 25 patients were satisfied with the surgical result in spite of an inability to squat. Deep knee flexion may not be an essential prerequisite for patient satisfaction after total knee replacement, even in a population where squatting and sitting cross-legged are part of the normal lifestyle. |
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Authors:
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Karthik Narayan; George Thomas; Ravi Kumar |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2008-05-29 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International orthopaedics Volume: 33 ISSN: 1432-5195 ISO Abbreviation: Int Orthop Publication Date: 2009 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-06-08 Completed Date: 2009-08-27 Revised Date: 2010-09-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7705431 Medline TA: Int Orthop Country: Germany |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 671-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Southern Railway Headquarters Hospital, Ayanavaram, Chennai, India. karthikortho@gmail.com |
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Adult Aged Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee* Female Health Status Indicators Humans Knee Joint / physiology*, surgery Male Middle Aged Osteoarthritis, Knee / physiopathology, surgery* Patient Satisfaction* Range of Motion, Articular / physiology* Recovery of Function Retrospective Studies Treatment Outcome |
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