J Korean Knee Soc.  2003 Dec;15(2):171-176.

Sports Activity After Primary TKR

• Kho DH
• Kim DH
• Jung JK

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to review sports activities, and try to figure out recommendable sports activities and a guideline of activity level after successful primary total knee replacement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sports activities after TKR in 312 patients with osteoarthritis were reviewed prospectively. Minimum follow-up period was 3 years (range 3-12 years, mean 51 month). Clinical and radiological results were evaluated using Knee Society Knee score, activity level and radiolucent lines. RESULTS: Based on the clinical and radiological evaluation, there were no significant difference between the groups participated in sports and not participated in sports after successful primary TKR. Long distance walking, cycling, aerobics were popular among all age groups. CONCLUSION: Low-impact sports such as long distance walking, aerobics, cycling, bowling, golfing, hiking, swimming, badminton, gateball should be recommended for the all age groups after successful primary TKR.

Keyword

Total knee replacement; Sports activity