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. 2017 Feb;29(2):323-327.
doi: 10.1589/jpts.29.323. Epub 2017 Feb 24.

Functional state of knee arthritis patients and related factors

Jiyeon Lee  1 , Jung-Hee Kim  2 , EunJung Chung  2 , Byoung-Hee Lee  3
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Functional state of knee arthritis patients and related factors

Jiyeon Lee et al. J Phys Ther Sci. 2017 Feb.

Abstract

[Purpose] The objective of this study is to provide a direction for efficient management of arthritis through the analysis of multiple factors related to the functional state of patients. [Subjects and Methods] The Visual Analog Scale, Knee Society Knee Score & Function Score, Hospital for Special Surgery, Short Form-36 Health Survey and Western Ontario McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index for a total of 135 patients with knee arthritis were determined with a survey. [Results] There is a significant correlation between age, pain, Knee Society Knee Score, Hospital for Special Surgery, Knee Society Function Score, and Western Ontario McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index score. [Conclusion] It is necessary to improve the factors that affect knee function and quality of life, and a study on knee joint muscle strength is suggested as a follow-up study.

Keywords: SF-36; Total knee replacement; WOMAC.

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