Assessing the feasibility of using the short physical performance battery to measure function in the immediate postoperative period after total knee replacement

Assessing the feasibility of using the short physical performance battery to measure function in the immediate postoperative period after total knee replacement

Measurements of physical function after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are uncertain and require investments for special equipment, space, and staff. Therefore, we evaluated the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) 4 to 6 weeks preoperatively and 2 weeks following TKA as this test battery addre...

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Main Authors: Rene Przkora, Kimberly Sibille, Sandra Victor, Matthew Meroney, Christiaan Leeuwenburgh, Anna Gardner, Terrie Vasilopoulos, Hari K. Parvataneni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2021-04-01
Series:European Journal of Translational Myology
Subjects:
knee joint
knee replacement arthroplasty
outcome assessment
pain
physical function performance
Online Access:https://pagepressjournals.org/index.php/bam/article/view/9673

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