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. 2020 Jan 25:20:247-250.
doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2020.01.033. eCollection 2020 Jul-Aug.

Resumption of physical activity and sport after knee replacement

Francesco Pisanu  1 , Matteo Andreozzi  1 , Federico Costagli  2 , Gianfilipo Caggiari  1 , Laura Saderi  3 , Giovanni Sotgiu  3 , Andrea Fabio Manunta  1
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Resumption of physical activity and sport after knee replacement

Francesco Pisanu et al. J Orthop. .

Abstract

Purpose: to assess the resumption of physical activity after knee replacement.

Methods: retrospective study.

Results: 118 patients were included in the final analysis. A resumption of >93% of the activities performed before surgery was observed. Logistic regression analysis did not show any significant associations between postoperatory activity and epidemiological and clinical variables except the function perceived by the patient.

Conclusions: the resumption of physical activity and sport is a paramount expectation for active patients. A clearer definition of physical activity and sports realistically achievable after a knee prosthesis is necessary but not yet fully available.

Keywords: Active lifestyle; Arthroplasty; Health; Knee replacement; Physical activity; Return to sport.

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Conflict of interest statement

On behalf of all authors, the corresponding author states that there is no conflict of interest.

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Number of patients who performed physical activity in the pre- and post-operative period divided by level of impact on the joint (none = no physical activity).
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