Assessing the knee flexion range of motion after total knee arthroplasty: Technology versus senses

KOÇAK U. Z., Guran O., Kalkan S., Kaya E., KURT M., Karatosun V. A., ...More

JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES, vol.28, pp.547-551, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.09.011
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, SportDiscus
  • Page Numbers: pp.547-551
  • Keywords: Arthroplasty, Range of motion, Estimation, Smartphone, UNIVERSAL GONIOMETER, RELIABILITY, VALIDATION, VALIDITY, APPS
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Following total knee arthroplasty surgery, attention should be paid to post-operative knee range of motion to achieve daily activities. Goniometer assessment is widely used to assess the range of motion in the post-operative period. This study aimed to determine the interrater ability of a smart phone application and visual estimation of the knee joint after total knee arthroplasty among different professions that commonly work together and compare whether any method is superior to another.