Martin Thaler1, Ismail Khosravi2, David Putzer3, Michael T Hirschmann4, Nanne Kort5, Reha N Tandogan6, Michael Liebensteiner1. 1. Department for Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria. 2. Department for Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria. ismail.khosravi@tirol-kliniken.at. 3. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Experimental Orthopaedics, Medical University of Innsbruck, Salurnerstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria. 4. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Kantonsspital Baselland, (Bruderholz, Liestal, Laufen), University of Basel, 4101, Bruderholz, Switzerland. 5. CortoClinics, Schijndel, The Netherlands. 6. Ortoklinik and Cankaya Orthopaedics, Ankara, Turkey.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To elaborate recommendations for sports participation following TKA among the members of the European Knee Associates (EKA). METHODS: A prospective online survey was conducted among the members of the European Knee Associates (EKA). The European Knee Associates (EKA) are a section of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA). The survey investigated recommendations for 47 sports disciplines. Possible answers were: allowed, allowed if experienced, not allowed, no opinion. The survey was conducted separately for 4 specific time frames: within 6 weeks after TKA; 6-12 weeks after TKA; 3-6 months after TKA; and more than 6 months after TKA. Consensus among the respondents was then analyzed. RESULTS: EKA members (N = 120) participated in the survey. A high level of consensus was reached for a recommendation to allow 5 different sports in the first 6 weeks after TKA, 7 sports 6-12 weeks after surgery, 14 sports 3-6 months after TKA, and 21 out of 47 activities 6 months after surgery. In the first 6 weeks after TKA walking, stair climbing, swimming, aqua fitness, and static cycling were recommended. Six to twelve weeks after TKA, cycling on level ground and yoga were recommended in addition to the aforementioned activities. Further sports activities recommended beyond 12 weeks after TKA were: tennis doubles, golf, fitness/weight lifting, aerobics, hiking, Nordic walking and sailing. The sport for which the recommendation was "not allowed" following TKA was squash. CONCLUSION: The number of sports recommended by EKA surgeons increases stepwise over the postoperative time frames. The findings are regarded as clinically relevant as they may serve as a basis for answering patient questions on timing and giving recommendations for the resumption of sports activities following standard primary TKA and should be individualized by surgeons for their patients' expectations and goals. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: V.
PURPOSE: To elaborate recommendations for sports participation following TKA among the members of the European Knee Associates (EKA). METHODS: A prospective online survey was conducted among the members of the European Knee Associates (EKA). The European Knee Associates (EKA) are a section of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA). The survey investigated recommendations for 47 sports disciplines. Possible answers were: allowed, allowed if experienced, not allowed, no opinion. The survey was conducted separately for 4 specific time frames: within 6 weeks after TKA; 6-12 weeks after TKA; 3-6 months after TKA; and more than 6 months after TKA. Consensus among the respondents was then analyzed. RESULTS: EKA members (N = 120) participated in the survey. A high level of consensus was reached for a recommendation to allow 5 different sports in the first 6 weeks after TKA, 7 sports 6-12 weeks after surgery, 14 sports 3-6 months after TKA, and 21 out of 47 activities 6 months after surgery. In the first 6 weeks after TKA walking, stair climbing, swimming, aqua fitness, and static cycling were recommended. Six to twelve weeks after TKA, cycling on level ground and yoga were recommended in addition to the aforementioned activities. Further sports activities recommended beyond 12 weeks after TKA were: tennis doubles, golf, fitness/weight lifting, aerobics, hiking, Nordic walking and sailing. The sport for which the recommendation was "not allowed" following TKA was squash. CONCLUSION: The number of sports recommended by EKA surgeons increases stepwise over the postoperative time frames. The findings are regarded as clinically relevant as they may serve as a basis for answering patient questions on timing and giving recommendations for the resumption of sports activities following standard primary TKA and should be individualized by surgeons for their patients' expectations and goals. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: V.
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Arthroplasty; Knee replacement; Physical activity; Return to sports; Survey
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