2023
DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06662-w
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Effect of osteoarthritis and its surgical treatment on patients’ quality of life: a longitudinal study

Abstract: Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the primary causes of pain and disability worldwide leading to patients having some of the worst health-related quality of life (QOL). The purpose of our study was to investigate the progression of the generic and disease-specific QOL of osteoarthritic patients going through total hip or knee replacement surgery and the factors that might alter the effect of surgery on QOL. Methods A longitudinal study was p… Show more

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“…Severe OA seriously affects patients’ actions and pain, resulting in an extremely low happiness index. At present, operation is the main treatment method to eliminate pain and recover joint range of motion [ 31 , 32 ]. At this stage, the cost of joint replacement surgery is relatively high.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Severe OA seriously affects patients’ actions and pain, resulting in an extremely low happiness index. At present, operation is the main treatment method to eliminate pain and recover joint range of motion [ 31 , 32 ]. At this stage, the cost of joint replacement surgery is relatively high.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%