Total Joint Replacement in the Past Does Not Relate to a Deteriorated Functional Level and Health Status in the Oldest Old
Joint Authors
Nelissen, Rob G. H. H.
Maier, Andrea B.
Westendorp, Rudi G. J.
Verra, Wiebe Chr.
Blauw, Gerard Jan
de Craen, Anton J. M.
Gussekloo, Jacobijn
Jaspars, Coen C. M. M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Abstract EN
Total hip or knee replacement is effective in improving joint function, quality of life, and pain reduction.
The oldest old population with joint replacements (TJR) is underrepresented in current literature.
We compared health-related and functional characteristics of oldest olds with and without TJR.
Participants (aged 85 years) were divided into a group with and without TJR.
Comorbidity, physical and joint functioning, daily living activities, quality of life, and mortality were recorded.
Thirty-eight of 599 participants (6.3%) received a TJR in the past.
Participants with a TJR had slightly less comorbidities, walked slower (P=0.006), and complained more about hip-pain (P=0.007).
Mortality of those with a TJR was lower during the first 8-year followup (P=0.04).
All other characteristics were comparable between groups.
We conclude that subjects with a TJR performed equally well, besides showing a lower gait speed and a higher frequency of hip-pain.
Except for the lower gaitspeed, having a TJR is not associated with poorer health.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Verra, Wiebe Chr.& de Craen, Anton J. M.& Jaspars, Coen C. M. M.& Gussekloo, Jacobijn& Blauw, Gerard Jan& Westendorp, Rudi G. J.…[et al.]. 2012. Total Joint Replacement in the Past Does Not Relate to a Deteriorated Functional Level and Health Status in the Oldest Old. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Verra, Wiebe Chr.…[et al.]. Total Joint Replacement in the Past Does Not Relate to a Deteriorated Functional Level and Health Status in the Oldest Old. Journal of Aging Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Verra, Wiebe Chr.& de Craen, Anton J. M.& Jaspars, Coen C. M. M.& Gussekloo, Jacobijn& Blauw, Gerard Jan& Westendorp, Rudi G. J.…[et al.]. Total Joint Replacement in the Past Does Not Relate to a Deteriorated Functional Level and Health Status in the Oldest Old. Journal of Aging Research. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512200
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-512200