A functional assessment of total knee replacement in the arthritic patient.
The aims of knee replacement are to provide freedom from pain and a return to a resonable level of function. A survey was undertaken to determine the functional advantages of knee replacement and problems that may still be encountered by the patient. The results of the survey highlighted certain advantages and problem areas. It also pointed out the seemingly greater functional value of the knee replacement in those patients who had no problems in other joints.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D007719:Knee Joint; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000534:rehabilitation*