Patient-reported quality of life after primary major joint arthroplasty: a prospective comparison of hip and knee arthroplasty

2015116 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Zoe Dailiana · University of Thessaly

Ippolyti Papakostidou · University of Thessaly

Sokratis Varitimidis · University of Thessaly

Lycurgos Liaropoulos · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Ηλίας Ζιντζαράς · University of Thessaly

Theofilos Karachalios · University of Thessaly

E. Michelinakis

Abstract

WOMAC and CES-D10 improved significantly one year postoperatively. Although pain and stiffness improved earlier in THA, functional improvement was inferior in THA compared to TKA.

Topics & Keywords

Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Volume 16, Issue 1, pp. 366-366

DOI: 10.1186/s12891-015-0814-9

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