Adverse psychological sequelae associated with total joint replacement surgery.
Although total joint replacement surgery is generally successful in pain relief and improved joint function, adverse psychological sequelae sometimes do occur. This report highlights potential problems associated with total joint replacement surgery and illustrates with brief cases from a referral hospital for arthritis patients. An appreciation of psychological factors can ensure patients' motivation to participate in the rehabilitative efforts after surgery, and thus enhance optimal results from the surgery.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D003704:Dementia / Q000523:psychology; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology; D005239:Fear; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000523:psychology*; D012649:Self Concept; D012718:Set, Psychology; D012803:Sick Role