Rationale and design of the PaTIO study: PhysiotherApeutic Treat-to-target Intervention after Orthopaedic surgery

• Published in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders Vol. 21; no. 1; p. 544
• Main Authors: Groot, Lichelle, Gademan, Maaike G J, Peter, Wilfred F, van den Hout, Wilbert B, Verburg, Hennie, Vliet Vlieland, Thea P M, Reijman, Max
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 14.08.2020; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Arthritis; Arthroplasty (hip); Arthroplasty (knee); Arthroplasty, replacement, hip; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip - adverse effects; Arthroplasty, replacement, knee; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee - adverse effects; Cardiovascular disease; Cluster Analysis; Cost-benefit analysis; Disease management; Hospitals; Humans; Knee Joint - surgery; Medical referrals; Medical research; Musculoskeletal diseases; Netherlands - epidemiology; Orthopedic surgery; Orthopedics; Osteoarthritis; Osteoarthritis, Knee - surgery; Patient care; Patients; Physical therapy; Physiotherapy modalities; Primary care; Quality of Life; Randomized controlled trial; Study Protocol; Surgery; Treatment Outcome; Netherlands; Cost-benefit analysis; Physiotherapy modalities; Arthroplasty, replacement, knee; Arthroplasty, replacement, hip; Randomized controlled trial
• ISSN: 1471-2474; 1471-2474
• DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03511-y

Physiotherapy is a proven effective treatment strategy after total knee and hip arthroplasty (TKA/THA), however there is considerable practice variation regarding its timing, content and duration. This study aims to compare the (cost-) effectiveness of a standardized, treat-to-target postoperative physiotherapy strategy with usual postoperative care. Using a cluster randomized study design, consecutive patients scheduled for a primary TKA/THA in 18 hospitals in the Netherlands will be assigned to the treat-to-target physio therapy strategy or usual postoperative care. With the treat-to-target strategy a standardized, individually tailored, exercise program is aimed at the attainment of specific functional milestones. Assessments are done at baseline, 6 weeks and 3, 6, 9 and 12 months follow up. The primary outcome will be the Knee injury / Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score - Physical Function Short Form (KOOS-PS / HOOS-PS) at 3 months follow up. Secondary outcomes are the numeric rating scale for pain, the Oxford Knee and Hip Scores, performance-based test and the EuroQol 5D-5L for quality of life. Healthcare use, productivity and satisfaction with postoperative care are measured by means of questionnaires. In total, 624 patients will be needed of which 312 TKA and 312 THA patients. The study will provide evidence concerning the (cost-) effectiveness of the treat-to-target postoperative physiotherapy treatment compared to usual postoperative care. The results of this study will address an important evidence gap and will have a significant impact in daily practice of the physio therapist. Registered in the Dutch Trial Registry on April 15, 2018. Registration number: NTR7129 .