Higher patient knowledge and resilience improve the functional outcome of primary total knee arthroplasty

• Published in: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift Vol. 133; no. 11-12; pp. 543 - 549
• Main Authors: Bumberger, Alexander, Borst, Katharina, Hobusch, Gerhard M., Willegger, Madeleine, Stelzeneder, David, Windhager, Reinhard, Domayer, Stephan, Waldstein, Wenzel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Vienna Springer Vienna 01.06.2021
• Subjects: Endocrinology; Gastroenterology; Internal Medicine; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Original Article; Pneumology/Respiratory System; Patient education; Patient reported outcome; Rapid recovery; Rehabilitation; Patient satisfaction

Summary Background A significant percentage of patients have an unfavorable outcome following primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study aimed to evaluate whether specific knowledge about the implant and resilience can influence the functional outcome following TKA. Methods A consecutive seri...