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Tennis after total knee arthroplasty.

Michael A Mont1, Amar D Rajadhyaksha, Jeff L Marxen

  • 1Institute of Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Maryland 21215, USA.

The American Journal of Sports Medicine
|March 26, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Patients who played tennis after total knee arthroplasty reported high satisfaction and functional ability. Further research is needed to assess long-term outcomes and effects on the general population.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Sports medicine
  • Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) aims to restore function and reduce pain.
  • Patient desire to return to recreational activities like tennis post-TKA is common.
  • Surgeon recommendations regarding high-impact activities post-TKA vary.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the functional outcomes and satisfaction levels of patients playing tennis after TKA.
  • To understand the frequency and type of tennis played by TKA recipients.
  • To assess surgeon opinions on tennis participation post-TKA.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was distributed to tennis players who had undergone TKA.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, surgical history, and tennis activity levels.

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  • Patient satisfaction and functional abilities were assessed post-arthroplasty.

    • Main Results:

    • All surveyed tennis players were satisfied with their TKA and ability to play tennis.
    • Patients played tennis approximately three times weekly, both singles and doubles, at 1 and 7 years post-TKA.
    • A significant portion of surgeons did not approve or recommended only doubles play.

    Conclusions:

    • Tennis appears to be a safe and satisfying activity for many patients following TKA.
    • High-level tennis play post-TKA is feasible for some patients.
    • Long-term clinical and radiological effects of tennis on TKA require further investigation, especially in the general population.