Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc
Evaluation of quality of life of female patients after bilateral total knee arthroplasty
Abstract
Objectives: We evaluated the quality of life of female patients following total knee arthroplasty.
Methods: The study included 50 women (mean age 67 years; range 52 to 84 years) who underwent bilateral total knee arthroplasty for primary osteoarthritis of the knee. All the patients were administered the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 (SF-36) and the Knee Society Clinical Rating System (KSCRS) preoperatively and at six weeks, three and six months postoperatively. Particular attention was given to provide patients with sufficient information on surgery and postoperative rehabilitation program.
Results: Compared to preoperative scores, all the subscales of both instruments showed significant improvement at six weeks and six months (p
Methods: The study included 50 women (mean age 67 years; range 52 to 84 years) who underwent bilateral total knee arthroplasty for primary osteoarthritis of the knee. All the patients were administered the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 (SF-36) and the Knee Society Clinical Rating System (KSCRS) preoperatively and at six weeks, three and six months postoperatively. Particular attention was given to provide patients with sufficient information on surgery and postoperative rehabilitation program.
Results: Compared to preoperative scores, all the subscales of both instruments showed significant improvement at six weeks and six months (p
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