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Post Total Knee Arthroplasty Protocol Adaptations: A Case Study, Ashley Sebelius
Post Total Knee Arthroplasty Protocol Adaptations: A Case Study, Ashley Sebelius
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Background and Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the largest source of physical disability in the United States and the joint most commonly affected by OA is the knee. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is frequently implemented as a treatment for knee OA There is research that anxiety affects the patient's outcomes following total joint arthroplasty, but nothing to suggest how to specifically manage it. The purpose of this scholarly report is to discuss the physical therapy (PT) of a patient post TKA and how modifications to PT intervention were needed due to other medical and emotional issues.
Case Description: Patient …