Tjerk H Hylkema1,2, Sandra Brouwer2, Roy E Stewart2, Jan van Beveren3, Paul C Rijk4, Reinoud W Brouwer5, Sjoerd K Bulstra1, Paul P F M Kuijer6, Martin Stevens1. 1. Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands. 2. Department of Community and Occupational Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands. 3. Department of Orthopedics, Röpcke-Zweers Hospital Hardenberg, Hardenberg, The Netherlands. 4. Department of Orthopedics, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands. 5. Department of Orthopedics, Martini Hospital Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands. 6. Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Total knee arthroplasty is increasingly performed on working-age individuals, but little is known about their recovery process. Therefore this study examined recovery courses of physical and mental impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions among working-age total knee arthroplasty recipients. Associated sociodemographic and health-related factors were also evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective study among working total knee arthroplasty patients (aged <65 years) (n = 146). Surveys were completed preoperatively and 6 weeks and 3, 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. Outcomes represented domains of the International Classification of Functioning, that is, physical impairments (pain, stiffness, vitality), mental impairments (mental health, depressive symptoms), activity limitations (physical functioning), and participation restrictions (social-, work functioning, working hours). Covariates included age, gender, education, home situation, body mass index, and comorbidity. RESULTS: Largest improvements in physical and mental impairments and activity limitations were observed until 3 months postoperatively. Participation in social roles improved early after surgery, and improvements in work participation occurred from 6 to 12 months. Older age, being male and fewer comorbidities were associated with better recovery courses. CONCLUSION: Working-age total knee arthroplasty patients recover soon from physical and mental impairments, activity limitations, and participation in social roles, but participation at work occurs later. Younger patients, females, and those with musculoskeletal comorbidities appear at risk for suboptimal recovery after total knee arthroplasty.Implications for rehabilitationAn increasing number of working-age patients are asking for total knee arthroplasty and have high expectations of total knee arthroplasty, in particular, to participate in the workforce again;Recovery after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) does not occur in the short term and is not limited to clinical improvements for working-age TKA recipients only, as an important part of recovery, that is, participation occurs in the long term (>6 months);Closer collaboration between occupational physicians and orthopedic surgeons might result in increased and earlier ability to work full contractual hours;Rehabilitation after TKA should focus on patients with multiple comorbidities, whereby musculoskeletal diseases may even need additional preoperative treatment to optimize outcomes and prevent work disability.
PURPOSE: Total knee arthroplasty is increasingly performed on working-age individuals, but little is known about their recovery process. Therefore this study examined recovery courses of physical and mental impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions among working-age total knee arthroplasty recipients. Associated sociodemographic and health-related factors were also evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective study among working total knee arthroplasty patients (aged <65 years) (n = 146). Surveys were completed preoperatively and 6 weeks and 3, 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. Outcomes represented domains of the International Classification of Functioning, that is, physical impairments (pain, stiffness, vitality), mental impairments (mental health, depressive symptoms), activity limitations (physical functioning), and participation restrictions (social-, work functioning, working hours). Covariates included age, gender, education, home situation, body mass index, and comorbidity. RESULTS: Largest improvements in physical and mental impairments and activity limitations were observed until 3 months postoperatively. Participation in social roles improved early after surgery, and improvements in work participation occurred from 6 to 12 months. Older age, being male and fewer comorbidities were associated with better recovery courses. CONCLUSION: Working-age total knee arthroplasty patients recover soon from physical and mental impairments, activity limitations, and participation in social roles, but participation at work occurs later. Younger patients, females, and those with musculoskeletal comorbidities appear at risk for suboptimal recovery after total knee arthroplasty.Implications for rehabilitationAn increasing number of working-age patients are asking for total knee arthroplasty and have high expectations of total knee arthroplasty, in particular, to participate in the workforce again;Recovery after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) does not occur in the short term and is not limited to clinical improvements for working-age TKA recipients only, as an important part of recovery, that is, participation occurs in the long term (>6 months);Closer collaboration between occupational physicians and orthopedic surgeons might result in increased and earlier ability to work full contractual hours;Rehabilitation after TKA should focus on patients with multiple comorbidities, whereby musculoskeletal diseases may even need additional preoperative treatment to optimize outcomes and prevent work disability.
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Knee replacement; longitudinal studies; prognosis; recovery of function; work performance
Authors: Tamara Kamp; Martin Stevens; Jan Van Beveren; Paul C Rijk; Reinoud Brouwer; Sjoerd Bulstra; Sandra Brouwer Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2022-05-27 Impact factor: 3.006
Authors: Shih-Wei Huang; Yi-Wen Chen; Reuben Escorpizo; Chun-De Liao; Tsan-Hon Liou Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-02-09 Impact factor: 3.390
Authors: Tamara Kamp; Sandra Brouwer; Tjerk H Hylkema; Jan van Beveren; Paul C Rijk; Reinoud W Brouwer; Martin Stevens Journal: J Occup Rehabil Date: 2021-09-28