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Resilience in the Orthopaedic Patient
Peters T Otlans1, Patrick F Szukics2, Sean T Bryan1
1The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Resilience is a dynamic psychological construct that refers to the ability to adapt and improve when facing adversity or other stressors.
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Recent investigations in various orthopaedic subspecialties have demonstrated that resilience may contribute to favorable mental health and physical function after a surgical procedure.
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More research, using well-designed prospective studies, is necessary to better define the role that resilience and other factors play in the health and outcomes of patients with orthopaedic conditions.
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Orthopaedic surgeons can consider incorporating resilience assessments into their practices to aid in identifying patients who will do well with a surgical procedure and those who may benefit from specialized therapy to optimize their health and function.
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