Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on early clinical outcome after total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective comparative analysis.
Patrick ReinbacherUlrike WittigGeorg HauerAlexander DraschlAndreas LeithnerPatrick ReinbacherPublished in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2022)
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected early clinical outcome parameters of elective primary TKA at 6 months of follow-up due to restrictions in postoperative care. We believe that standardized protocols for physiotherapy will improve clinical outcomes for TKA in the event of future lockdowns and underline the importance of appropriate postoperative care during this pandemic.