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Adolph V Lombardi1, Ryan M Nunley, Keith R Berend

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Most patients return to work after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), with 98% resuming employment. The majority also return to their original jobs, regardless of physical demands, showing TKA

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Limited data exists on return to work rates following total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
  • Previous literature primarily focuses on the success rates of TKA, not post-operative employment outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the percentage of patients returning to work after TKA.
  • To assess the proportion of patients returning to their original jobs.
  • To analyze return to work rates based on physical job demands and sex.

Main Methods:

  • A multicenter study surveyed 661 working-age patients (18-60 years) who had undergone TKA 1-5 years prior.
  • Data on employment and job characteristics were collected by an independent survey center.
  • Job physical demand categories (sedentary to very heavy) were defined using US Department of Labor standards.

Main Results:

  • Of patients employed before TKA, 98% returned to work post-surgery.
  • 89% of those returning to work resumed their original occupation.
  • Return to work rates were high across all physical job demand categories (91-100%).

Conclusions:

  • Most working-age patients successfully return to their usual occupation after TKA.
  • TKA appears to be a viable option for maintaining employment across various job types.