TY - JOUR
T1 - Total joint replacement in the past does not relate to a deteriorated functional level and health status in the oldest old
AU - Verra, Wiebe Chr
AU - De Craen, Anton J.M.
AU - Jaspars, Coen C.M.M.
AU - Gussekloo, Jacobijn
AU - Blauw, Gerard Jan
AU - Westendorp, Rudi G.J.
AU - Maier, Andrea B.
AU - Nelissen, Rob G.H.H.
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
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U2 - 10.1155/2012/968389
DO - 10.1155/2012/968389
M3 - Article
C2 - 22649729
AN - SCOPUS:84868222705
SN - 2090-2204
VL - 2012
JO - Journal of Aging Research
JF - Journal of Aging Research
M1 - 968389
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