Total Knee Arthroplasty Improved Locomotive Syndrome in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study Focused on Total Clinical Decision Limits Stage 3.
Shigeaki MiyazakiSaori YoshinagaKurumi TsurutaAmy HombuYoshinori FujiiHideki ArakawaTakero SakamotoEtsuo ChosaPublished in: BioMed research international (2021)
As of three months after surgery, TKA can improve LS in about 30% of knee osteoarthritis patients. A two-step test before TKA and 3m-TUG before TKA can be used as motor function indicators to predict LS improvement. This study provides useful information for setting the goal for rehabilitation prior to surgery.