Abstract
The aim of this study was to compare the midterm functional outcomes of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA). A cross-sectional postal audit survey of all consecutive patients who had a primary joint replacement at one orthopedic center 5 to 8 years ago was conducted. Participants completed an Oxford hip score or Oxford knee score, which are self-report measures of functional ability. Completed questionnaires were returned from 1112 THA patients and 613 TKA patients, giving a response rate of 72%. The median Oxford knee score of 26 was significantly worse than the median Oxford hip score of 19 (P <.001). In conclusion, TKA patients experience a significantly poorer functional outcome than THA patients 5 to 8 years postoperatively.
Translated title of the contribution | Patient-Reported Outcomes After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Comparison of Midterm Results |
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Original language | English |
Pages (from-to) | 210 - 216 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Arthroplasty |
Volume | 24(2) |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2009 |