Assessing the feasibility of using the short physical performance battery to measure function in the immediate postoperative period after total knee replacement

• Main Authors: Rene Przkora (Author), Kimberly Sibille (Author), Sandra Victor (Author), Matthew Meroney (Author), Christiaan Leeuwenburgh (Author), Anna Gardner (Author), Terrie Vasilopoulos (Author), Hari K. Parvataneni (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Measurements of physical function after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are uncertain and require investments for special equipment, space, and staff. Therefore, we evaluated the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) 4 to 6 weeks preoperatively and 2 weeks following TKA as this test battery addres...