Analytical Study of Clinicopathological Data of Saudi Patients with Osteoarthritis Subjected to Total Knee Arthroplasty

Abd-El-Aziz, Gamal S; Gomaa, Wafaey; Hegaze, Adel; Mustafa, Hesham N.; Al-Hibshi, Amr

doi:10.4067/s0717-95022019000301089

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“…The results showed improved knee scores after surgery. Moreover, the timed up-and-go test also showed improvement in knee function with values ranging from 28.51 s to 18.18 s and 51.83 m to 85.72 m, respectively [ 28 ].…”

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Awareness About Total Knee Arthroplasty Among Hail Population

Alshammari¹,

Altamimi²,

Alshammari

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background: Knee joint osteoarthritis is the most common among older adults. The knee joint needs to be treated surgically. The prevalence of this disorder is believed to be higher than 40% among people over 60. Objective: To study public awareness about total knee replacement among the Hail population and to explore the relationship between the level of awareness and different socio-demographic factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in Hail, Saudi Arabia, using an online self-administered questionnaire created via Google Forms. Collected data were coded, entered, and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS; Version 23). Results: A total of 431 participants enrolled in the study, of which 242 (56.15%) were males and 189 (43.9%) were females. Out of a total of 34 points, the average awareness score was 15 ± 6 (range: 5-33), with a mean percentage of awareness of 44.1%. The most reported causes of total knee replacement were overweight or obesity (82.6%), aging (61%), and rheumatoid arthritis (45.2%). The most known symptoms were pain (85.6%) and clicking sounds during movements (64.7%). Regarding the knowledge about the treatment, both physiotherapy and weight reduction were mentioned by 290 (67.3%), exercise by 244 (56.6%), and surgical intervention by 177 (41.1%) participants. The purpose of knee replacement surgery was to relieve pain according to 357 (82.8%) participants, improve walking quality according to 257 (59.6%) participants, and be able to do prayers (while kneeling) according to 215 (49.9%) participants. The most reported reasons that might prevent the participants from undergoing knee replacement surgery were the pain after surgery (59.4%), unavailability of surgeons (35.5%), and general complications from anesthesia (37.4%). Moreover, 188 (43.6%) participants thought that knee osteoarthritis is diagnosed using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Educational level was found to be associated with awareness score ( p = .012). Conversely, gender, nationality, residence, and history of chronic disease were not found to be associated with awareness about total knee replacement ( p = .548, .357, .734, and .639, respectively). Conclusion: An average level of awareness and knowledge regarding total knee replacement was observed. Educational level was found to be significantly associated with this awareness.

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Awareness About Total Knee Arthroplasty Among Hail Population

Alshammari¹,

Altamimi²,

Alshammari

et al. 2023

Cureus

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“…[ 1 2 ] In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the prevalence rate of osteoarthritis was reported to be between 13 and 30% in various regions. [ 3 4 5 ] Knee replacement surgery, or knee arthroplasty, was first performed in 1968. Since then, improvements in surgical materials and techniques have greatly increased its effectiveness.…”

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“…Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most successful procedures in surgery for knee osteoarthritis. [ 3 ]…”

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“…As per different regions in Saudi Arabia having various prevalence rates of osteoarthritis, the difference in cultures, patients, and surgeons leads to different characteristics and outcomes. [ 3 14 15 16 ] The current study aimed to analyze and discuss patient characteristics and their outcomes in the Abha region of Southwestern Saudi Arabia.…”

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Total knee replacement at Southwestern Saudi Arabia

Al-Otaibi¹

2021

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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Background: Knee replacement enables the surgical management of end-stage knee joint osteoarthritis. In Saudi Arabia, there has been a recent increase in total joint replacement surgery. However, there is insufficient literature regarding patient outcomes in this region. Here, we assessed characteristics of patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty and their improvements on knee society score, timed up and go test, and 2-min. walk test. Methods: Patients who underwent primary total knee replacement at our tertiary care private hospital in Abha from January 2013 to January 2020 were included. The same orthopedic surgery performed primary cemented cruciate-substituting knee replacement. Knee function was evaluated using the knee society scoring system, timed up and go test, and 2-min. walk test. Results: Out of 420 patients, 350 were females (83.33%) and 70 males (16.67%). The mean age was 69.50 ± 7.48 years (range, 48–90). Most patients had osteoarthritis (84.5%), either degenerative or secondary because of trauma. Knee society functional and knee scores were poor preoperatively (mean, 38.21 ± 9.65; SD, 36.89 ± 8.23) but improved postoperatively (mean, 81.42 ± 12.74; SD, 85.49 ± 11.69; P < 0.001). The timed up and go test significantly changed from 28.51 ± 3.29 s to 18.18 ± 3.17 s ( P < 0.001) and 2-min. walk test from 51.83 ± 6.48 m to 85.72 ± 8.92 m ( P < 0.001). Conclusion: Despite knee replacement's late acceptance in Saudi Arabia, there have been increased cases in recent years and excellent improvements in knee function. The resulting knee society functional and knee scores, timed up and go tests, and 2-min. walk tests were better or similar to results seen by other researchers worldwide.

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Analytical Study of Clinicopathological Data of Saudi Patients with Osteoarthritis Subjected to Total Knee Arthroplasty

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Awareness About Total Knee Arthroplasty Among Hail Population

Awareness About Total Knee Arthroplasty Among Hail Population

Total knee replacement at Southwestern Saudi Arabia

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