The role of the patient-reported outcome measures in total knee replacement, the first local adaptation experiences of the Oxford Knee Score and Forgotten Joint Score

Abstract

The total knee replacement surgeries have undergone tremendous development, and due to continuous improvements, implants have become better and better; still, some 20% of the patients are dissatisfied. As part of patient-centred care, the focus is laid on a better understanding of the patient, which requires an accurate comprehension of their needs, patient education, and close involvement in the healing process. At several points of the care, the surgeon monitors the outcome of the knee replacement; however, patients must be involved in the evaluation of the surgery in patient-centred care. Our publication summarizes the role of patient-reported outcome measures evaluating the surgery and presents the most common scoring systems used for total knee replacement (Knee Society Score, Oxford Knee Score, Western Ontario, and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, Knee).

 We present the adaptation of two patient-reported outcome measures in Hungarian. Thanks to applying PROM questionnaires, much information will be at hand. First, we know about the patient's pre-op and post-op status, functional improvements after the surgery, these can easily be compared. It becomes possible to present and research the statistical sample of the patient’s pre-op and post-op regarding limited pain range of motion. Rehabilitation and patient-reported outcomes of different surgical technologies will become measurable.