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Abstract
Background
Total knee replacement is a common surgical intervention in orthopedic practice. However, the well-known postoperative complications limit the mobility and activity of patients. The efficacy of preoperative exercise rehabilitation might be an alternative solution for this issue.
Methods
Preoperative exercise rehabilitation vs. routine care control comparison for postoperative range of motion, postoperative knee joint scores, and quality of life scores were set for the updated systematic review and meta-analysis, which can help us determine the differences in postoperative range of motion, postoperative knee joint scores, and quality of life scores between the 2 groups. Randomized controlled trials (RCT) were only eligible type of studies to be included. Finally, 16 RCTs (688 patients with the preoperative exercise rehabilitation, and 678 patients with routine control care) were included, with the focused outcome on postoperative range of motion, postoperative knee joint scores, and quality of life scores after total knee arthroplasty.
Results
The meta-analytic results showed that preoperative exercise rehabilitation might be associated with a better status of postoperative range of motion in the knee joints. In addition, the postoperative knee joint scores were lower and the postoperative quality of life was better in the preoperative exercise rehabilitation group when compared to routine care group.
Conclusions
Preoperative exercise rehabilitation might be beneficial for patients with total knee arthroplasty when compared to routine care from the perspective of postoperative knee joint range of motion, knee joint scores, and quality of life. Practitioners can apply preoperative exercise rehabilitation to improve the postoperative outcome.
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The International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal that provides for the publication of high quality research articles and review papers that are as broad as the many disciplines that influence and underpin the principles and practice of osteopathic medicine. Particular emphasis is given to basic science research, clinical epidemiology and health social science in relation to osteopathy and neuromusculoskeletal medicine.
The Editorial Board encourages submission of articles based on both quantitative and qualitative research designs. The Editorial Board also aims to provide a forum for discourse and debate on any aspect of osteopathy and neuromusculoskeletal medicine with the aim of critically evaluating existing practices in regard to the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders and somatic dysfunction. All manuscripts submitted to the IJOM are subject to a blinded review process. The categories currently available for publication include reports of original research, review papers, commentaries and articles related to clinical practice, including case reports. Further details can be found in the IJOM Instructions for Authors. Manuscripts are accepted for publication with the understanding that no substantial part has been, or will be published elsewhere.