Physical Function and Physical Activity in Obese Adults After Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Obese patients are more likely to have osteoarthritis and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This investigation sought to evaluate physical function, activity level, and quality of life (QOL). Obese participants near 1-year postsurgical follow-up appointment were recruited. Evaluation included QOL and activity questionnaire, medical histories, anthropometrics, strength, and aerobic capacity. Sixty participants completed assessments. Obese TKA patients have physical performance limitations and low physical activity levels 1 year after surgery and completion of postoperative rehabilitation.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 50 North Dunlap Street, Room 447R, Memphis, TN 38103, USA. Electronic address: wsmith74@uthsc.edu.
Webb A
WA
Smith
Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Professions, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 930 Madison Avenus, Suite 636, Memphis, TN 38163, USA.
Audrey
A
Zucker-Levin
Joint Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering, Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 956 Court Avenue, Memphis, TN 38163, USA.
William M
WM
Mihalko
Department of Physical Therapy, Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics, 1400 South Germantown Road, Germantown, TN 38138, USA.
Michael
M
Williams
Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management, School of Applied Sciences, University of Mississippi, George Street House, MS 38677, USA.
Mark
M
Loftin
Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Memphis, 228 Robison Hall, Memphis, TN 38152, USA.
James G
JG
Gurney
D000368:Aged; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000534:rehabilitation; D015992:Body Mass Index; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D020370:Osteoarthritis, Knee / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery; D064797:Physical Conditioning, Human / Q000379:methods; D010807:Physical Endurance; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D011788:Quality of Life; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D020127:Recovery of Function; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States
Obesity; Physical activity; Physical function; Quality of life; TKA