High-Impact Sports After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Abstract Many patients will attempt high-impact loading activities after total knee arthroplasty. This study analyzed the clinical and radiographic results of these high-demand sports patients. A total of 31 patients (33 knees) were identified who participated in high-impact sports on average 4 time...

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Published in:The Journal of arthroplasty 2008-09, Vol.23 (6), p.80-84
Main Authors: Mont, Michael A., MD, Marker, David R., BS, Seyler, Thorsten M., MD, Jones, Lynne C., PhD, Kolisek, Frank R., MD, Hungerford, David S., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
activity
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee - rehabilitation
Female
Follow-Up Studies
high impact
Humans
knee arthroplasty
Male
Middle Aged
Orthopedics
outcomes
Sports
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Summary:Abstract Many patients will attempt high-impact loading activities after total knee arthroplasty. This study analyzed the clinical and radiographic results of these high-demand sports patients. A total of 31 patients (33 knees) were identified who participated in high-impact sports on average 4 times per week (range, 1-7 times per week) for a mean of 3.5 hours per week (range, 1 to 10 hours), including jogging, downhill skiing, singles tennis, racquetball, squash, and basketball. At 4 years mean follow-up (range, 2-9 years), 32 of 33 knees had successful clinical and radiographic outcomes. Overall satisfaction was a mean of 9.1 points on a scale of 0 to 10 points. These results indicate that some patients will participate in high-impact sports and enjoy excellent clinical outcomes at a minimum 4 years after surgery.
ISSN:0883-5403
1532-8406
DOI:10.1016/j.arth.2008.04.018