Study of the functional outcome of total knee replacement in a patient with severe osteoarthritis of knee
Author(s): Dr. RK Ambulgekar and Dr. Akhil Mohan
Abstract: Background: Total knee arthroplasty has revolutionized the care of patients with end stage arthritic conditions. Increasing life expectancy, growing demand and success of this surgery have led to a significant increase in the number of total knee replacements. The present study was conducted to assess cases of total knee replacement in a tertiary care centre. Materials and Methods: The present prospective study was conducted in the department of Orthopedics. It comprised of 30 patients of both genders in which TKA was performed. A thorough clinical examination and Radiological assessment was performed. All patients were assessed clinically using the Range Of Motion and KneeSociety Score pre-operative and post-operative.Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 20.0. P value less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: In the present study total participants were 30 in which 66.67% were male and 33.33% were females. The functional outcome was evaluated using Knee Society Scoring which showed significant increase in KSS at 1, 6 and 12 months with improving knee function and patient quality of life over the course of a year. Conclusion: The present study concluded that maximum cases of total knee replacement were in males and functional outcome was excellent in maximum cases.
Dr. RK Ambulgekar, Dr. Akhil Mohan. Study of the functional outcome of total knee replacement in a patient with severe osteoarthritis of knee. Int J Case Rep Orthop 2024;6(2):69-71. DOI: 10.22271/27078345.2024.v6.i2b.222