Indicators and medical tests to identify lower limb swelling causes after total knee arthroplasty: a Delphi study with multidisciplinary experts

Autor: Lin Yang, Bei-Ying Wu, Cai-feng Wang, Hui-Wu Li, Wei-Wei Bian, Hong Ruan
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1749-799X
DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03980-6
Popis: Abstract Background Lower limb swelling after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) hinders surgical effectiveness. The poor results of studies on swelling interventions are due to the lack of a classification of swelling causes through appropriate medical tests. A gold standard is missing. This study aimed to clarify the causes of TKA postoperative swelling and how to identify them through indicators and medical tests by consulting a wide range of experts from multiple disciplines. Method The Delphi method was used. A first draft of the index was prepared based on a systematic search of the literature. A total of 11 experts from several disciplines were invited to evaluate the rationality of the indicators and suggest modifications. After two rounds of consultation, the experts reached a consensus, and the consultation was stopped. Results The response rate of the 11 experts was 100%, and the authoritative Cr was 0.896. Kendall's W values for opinion coordination of the two rounds of consultation were 0.262 and 0.226, respectively (P
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