2021 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-What’s the Return to Sport after Knee Arthroplasty?

What’s the Return to Sport after Knee Arthroplasty?

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The talk discusses auto-regulation in patients undergoing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (uni) and patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA). Active patients before surgery tend to remain active afterward. Studies show high return-to-sport rates post-uni, especially in elderly patients, with over 80% satisfaction. Uni is favored over total knee arthroplasty for younger, active individuals with isolated arthritis, allowing better sport participation. Patient self-regulation helps prevent overuse and complications. Case studies demonstrated successful returns to hiking, swimming, and skiing after surgery. Overall, uni and PFA offer effective restoration of activity levels with proper patient selection and expectations.

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Dr. Thomas DeBeradino | Osteoarthritis and the Aging Athlete

Keywords

unicompartmental knee arthroplasty

patellofemoral arthroplasty

return to sport

patient self-regulation

knee surgery outcomes