Comparing the Functional Impact of Knee Replacements
Comparing the Functional Impact of Knee Replacements
In summary, based on work from two large cohorts drawn from communities in the United States in which there has been a substantial difference in rates of TKR, the group with the higher rate of TKR has had a greater improvement in OA related functional status. The best explanation for this is that the high rate of TKR's has led to a diminishing functional impact of disease.
Conclusions
In summary, based on work from two large cohorts drawn from communities in the United States in which there has been a substantial difference in rates of TKR, the group with the higher rate of TKR has had a greater improvement in OA related functional status. The best explanation for this is that the high rate of TKR's has led to a diminishing functional impact of disease.
