Influence of Diabetes Mellitus on the Recovery Trajectories of Function, Strength, and Self-Report Measures After Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Victor A CheuyBrian J LoydWalter HafnerAndrew J KittelsonDawn WaughJennifer E Stevens-LapsleyPublished in: Arthritis care & research (2019)
Our findings show a negative relationship between the presence of DM and the recovery trajectories of all physical performance measures. Clinicians should closely monitor patients with DM, knowing that they are at higher risk for sustained functional deficits and early complications.