PROPRIOCEPTION, KINESIOPHOBIA AND FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY AFTER GONARTHROSIS SURGERY

Medipol University47 enrolled

Overview

This observational study aims to investigate the relationships between proprioception, causes of kinesiophobia, sensory processing characteristics, and functional recovery in individuals undergoing gonarthrosis surgery. Postoperative functional recovery can be influenced by sensorimotor and psychological factors such as impaired proprioception, fear of movement, and changes in sensory processing. However, the interaction between these factors has not been sufficiently clarified. Participants will complete a sociodemographic and clinical information form, the Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), the Causes of Kinesiophobia Scale, and the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile. Proprioception will be assessed using the Joint Position Perception Test.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)Artrosis of the Knee

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 60 YearsMax age: 85 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria * Individuals aged 60 years or older. * Individuals who had undergone total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in at least one knee. * At least two months had elapsed since the TKA procedure of the knee evaluated in the study. * Sufficient mobility to safely complete the study assessments. * Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions provided by the researcher. Exclusion Criteria * Acute or uncontrolled neurological, cardiopulmonary, or musculoskeletal conditions that could prevent the safe and appropriate completion of the study assessments. * Acute pain or any other health problem at the time of assessment that prevented completion of the study procedures.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Womac

Womac is a widely used, self-administered questionnaire designed to evaluate pain, stiffness, and physical function in patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis. It consists of 24 items (5 for pain, 2 for stiffness, 17 for physical function). Higher scores indicate worse symptoms and greater functional limitations.