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Effect of body mass Index on functional recovery after total knee replacement
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Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was evaluate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and functional status after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in ambulatory overweight or obese patients with primary knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: The study group included 30 patients; 19(65%) females and 11 (35%) males. Ages ranged from 54 years to 75 years with mean age 64.32(SD±5.64) years. Weight ranged from 75Kg to 110kg with mean 90.82 (SD± 8.96) Kg, height ranged from 155cm to 185cm BMI (>30% and {u2264}30%). Functional status was evaluated using clinician completed scores as the Knee Society Score (KSS) (10) and patient completed scores as the oxford knee score (OKS) (44), Western ontario and Mcmaster Universities Index (WOMAC) (45). Results: Mean age of the patients was 64.36±5.8 ranged from 54 years to 75 years and mean duration of symptoms was 9.56±7. One year body mass index was higher than 30 or 15 patients (50%) and between 25 and 30 in 15 (50%). Body mass index did not correlate with the KSS or TUG test. Postoperative KSS score showed a statistically significant increase (P<0.01). Postoperative TUG values shoed significant improvement (P<0.01). Conclusion: body mass index had no negative effect on functional recovery and mobility in the ambulatory overweight or obese patients undergoing TKA. Physical function improved significantly after knee arthroplasty