DESCRIPTION OF CLINICAL AND PARACLINICAL AND RELATED FACTORS OF KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS PATIENTS UNDERGOING TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY AT CAN THO UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY HOSPITAL IN 2023-2024
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Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a progressive degenerative joint disease and a leading cause of reduced mobility and disability among the elderly. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is considered the final treatment option for patients with advanced disease. In Vietnam, this procedure has been widely implemented; however, there is still a lack of studies describing the clinical and paraclinical characteristics of these patients. Objective: To describe the clinical and paraclinical characteristics of patients with severe knee osteoarthritis undergoing total knee arthroplasty at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital from 11/2023 to 11/2024. Materials and Methods: A descriptive case series was conducted on 10 patients (16 knees) with severe knee osteoarthritis who underwent total knee arthroplasty at the study site between November 2023 and November 2024. Results: Most patients were postmenopausal women aged over 60 years, with common comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The main clinical presentations included chronic knee pain, joint deformity, and limited mobility. Radiographic findings showed advanced degenerative changes, including joint space narrowing. After surgery, patients demonstrated improvement in pain, increased knee range of motion, and better functional outcomes. Conclusion: Patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty were predominantly elderly women with long-standing symptoms and significant joint deformity. The procedure was associated with improvements in pain and functional status.
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Knee osteoarthritis, total knee arthroplasty, patients
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