Functional outcomes after total joint arthroplasty are related to the severity of Parkinson's disease: a mid-term follow-up.
Xiao RongSuraj DahalZe-Yu LuoKai ZhouShun-Yu YaoZong-Ke ZhouPublished in: Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research (2019)
Patients with PD who underwent TJA would result in excellent pain relief and gain of function. However, patients at late-stage PD may suffer from functional loss. The effectiveness of TJA in patients with severe PD remains a concern. Physician should help delay the progression of PD which may optimize and stabilize the functional outcomes of TJA.