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Self‐Reported Knee Instability Before and After Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Author(s) -
Fleeton Genevieve,
Harmer Alison R.,
Nairn Lillias,
Crosbie Jack,
March Lyn,
Crawford Ross,
van der Esch Martin,
Fransen Marlene
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
arthritis care and research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.032
H-Index - 163
eISSN - 2151-4658
pISSN - 2151-464X
DOI - 10.1002/acr.22692
Subject(s) - instability , knee replacement , medicine , knee surgery , total knee replacement , surgery , orthopedic surgery , osteoarthritis , physics , mechanics , pathology , alternative medicine
Objective To determine the prevalence and burden of pain and activity limitations associated with retaining presurgery self‐reported knee instability 6 months after total knee replacement (TKR) surgery and to identify early potentially modifiable risk factors for retaining knee instability in the operated knee after TKR surgery. Methods A secondary analysis was performed using measures obtained from 390 participants undergoing primary unilateral TKR and participating in a randomized clinical trial. Self‐reported knee instability was measured using 2 items from the Activities of Daily Living Scale of the Knee Outcome Survey. Outcome measures were knee pain (range 0–20) and physical function (range 0–68) on the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), stair‐climb power, 50‐foot walk time, knee range of motion, and isometric knee flexion and extension strength. Results In this study, 72% of participants reported knee instability just prior to surgery, with 32% retaining instability in the operated knee 6 months after surgery. Participants retaining operated knee instability had significantly more knee pain and activity limitations 6 months after surgery, with mean ± SD WOMAC scores of 4.8 ± 3.7 and 17.5 ± 11.1, respectively, compared to participants without knee instability, with 2.9 ± 3.1 and 9.8 ± 9.2. The multivariable predictor model for retained knee instability included a high comorbidity score (>6), low stair‐climb power (<150 watts), more pain in the operated knee (>7 of 20), and younger age (<60 years). Conclusion Self‐reported knee instability is highly prevalent before and after TKR surgery and is associated with a considerable burden of pain and activity limitation in the operated knee. Increasing lower extremity muscle power may reduce the risk of retaining knee instability after TKR surgery.