Patient satisfaction following total knee arthroplasty: Is it an unrealistic goal?

Abstract Patients want and expect a “normal” knee after their replacement. They want no pain, no swelling, and normal range of motion. Surgeons want an efficient procedure with minimal stress, no waste of resources, and excellent objective outcomes. In most cases, surgeons are satisfied with the res...

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Published in:Seminars in arthroplasty 2014-09, Vol.25 (3), p.169-171
Main Authors: Hofmann, Aaron A., MD, Schaeffer, Jordan F., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
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Orthopedics
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Summary:Abstract Patients want and expect a “normal” knee after their replacement. They want no pain, no swelling, and normal range of motion. Surgeons want an efficient procedure with minimal stress, no waste of resources, and excellent objective outcomes. In most cases, surgeons are satisfied with the results, but are we meeting the patient׳s expectations? Objective outcome scores have not proven to be predictive of a patient׳s self-perceived functional status. Recent studies show that only about 80% of patients are satisfied after a total knee replacement. Satisfaction may correlate with age
ISSN:1045-4527
1558-4437
DOI:10.1053/j.sart.2014.10.008