Can proprioceptive knee brace improve functional outcome following total knee arthroplasty?
Refereed conference paper presented and published in conference proceedings
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摘要Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) aims to achieve proper mechanical alignment to reduce pain and restore function. However, restoration of neuromuscular control after surgery is often prolonged. Proprioceptive knee braces have been shown to promote neuromuscular control via proprioceptive feedback in both osteoarthritis patients and healthy individuals. However, few studies have evaluated its benefits on enhancing TKA recovery. This study aims to conduct a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the functional outcomes of using a proprioceptive knee brace following total knee arthroplasty.
Methods: Eighteen TKA patients were recruited pre-operatively for baseline knee function assessment and patient selfreported outcome measurements (PROM). They were randomized into two groups: (1) intervention group wearing a proprioceptive knee brace during mobilization for 6 weeks after TKA in addition to routine rehabilitation program, and (2) control group undergoing routine rehabilitation program. Patients were assessed again using the same measurements at 6 weeks post-operation.
Results: The intervention group showed better patient self-reported outcomes, as evidenced by a lower 6-week postoperation WOMAC score (p=0.038) and a greater increase in SF-12 (MCS) scores compared to baseline.
Conclusion: The preliminary findings suggest that the use of a proprioceptive knee brace post-operation can lead to better patient outcomes in the first 6 weeks after TKA compared to routine rehabilitation alone. These findings have important implications for clinical practice, as they suggest that proprioceptive knee braces may be a valuable addition to postoperative rehabilitation protocols.
Methods: Eighteen TKA patients were recruited pre-operatively for baseline knee function assessment and patient selfreported outcome measurements (PROM). They were randomized into two groups: (1) intervention group wearing a proprioceptive knee brace during mobilization for 6 weeks after TKA in addition to routine rehabilitation program, and (2) control group undergoing routine rehabilitation program. Patients were assessed again using the same measurements at 6 weeks post-operation.
Results: The intervention group showed better patient self-reported outcomes, as evidenced by a lower 6-week postoperation WOMAC score (p=0.038) and a greater increase in SF-12 (MCS) scores compared to baseline.
Conclusion: The preliminary findings suggest that the use of a proprioceptive knee brace post-operation can lead to better patient outcomes in the first 6 weeks after TKA compared to routine rehabilitation alone. These findings have important implications for clinical practice, as they suggest that proprioceptive knee braces may be a valuable addition to postoperative rehabilitation protocols.
著者Thomas Chun Hei Lo, Sophie Shuk Man Cheung, Jonathan Patrick Ng, Kevin Ki Wai Ho, Michael Tim Yun Ong, Patrick Shu Hang Yung
會議名稱The HKOA 43rd Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association
會議開始日04.11.2023
會議完結日05.11.2023
會議地點Hong Kong
會議國家/地區香港
出版年份2023
月份11
出版社Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Press
出版地Hong Kong
頁次75 - 75
語言美式英語
