What recovery domains are important following a total knee replacement? A qualitative, interview-based study.
Chetan KhatriFatema DhaifDavid R EllardJeremy Neil RodriguesMartin UnderwoodPaul Mark MitchellAndrew J MetcalfePublished in: BMJ open (2024)
The results of this interview-based study identify pain and function, in particular mobility, that were universally important to those undergoing TKR. Surgeons should consider exploring these domains when taking informed consent to enhance shared decision-making. Researchers should consider these recovery domains when designing interventional studies.