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A lpine S kiing W ith total knee ArthroPlasty ( ASWAP ): clinical and radiographic outcomes
Author(s) -
Hofstaedter T.,
Fink C.,
Dorn U.,
Pötzelsberger B.,
Hepperger C.,
Gordon K.,
Müller E.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of medicine and science in sports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.575
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1600-0838
pISSN - 0905-7188
DOI - 10.1111/sms.12465
Subject(s) - medicine , total knee arthroplasty , radiography , implant , radiological weapon , physical therapy , surgery
The aim of the study was to assess the effect of a recreational alpine skiing intervention on implant‐related factors, such as loosening and wear, in patients with total knee arthoplasty ( TKA ). A group of 16 TKA patients were examined 2.3 ± 0.1 years after skiing about 80 days over three seasons inclusive of a ski intervention of 2–3 times per week (25.5 days) over a 12‐week period. Mean follow‐up period was 5.1 ± 1 years after surgery. All patients had excellent clinical and radiological outcomes. The average flexion was 120–130°, the average O xford K nee S core increased from 15 points pre‐operatively to 47.4 points post‐operatively. An average T egner activity level of 5.5 was assessed, indicating a very high post‐operative activity level. No radiolucencies or osteolyses were observed in any of the radiographs. One patient sustained a meniscal tear in the contralateral knee. Recreational alpine skiing on intermediate terrain at moderate speed can be recommended after TKA . Analysis of mid‐term follow‐up has not shown any negative effect on the implant loosening or additional polyethylene wear.