Effects of Virtual Reality in TKA Patients

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinicalTrials.gov
Year 2023
The goal of this clinical trial\] is to investigate the effects of virtual reality (VR) in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does VR have effects on pain, kinesiophobia, and function during the early rehabilitation period of patients who have undergone TKA * Does VR contribute to the success of exercise treatment after TKA All the patients included in the study were informed about the disease, the goals of post-surgical rehabilitation, the conditions to be considered after TKA and exercises. Sitting on the side of the bed and mobilization in or out of the room with a walker were provided with the postoperative 1st day exercises. The patients were discharged 2.5 days after surgery. The patients in both groups were taught an exercise program for home practice. In addition to the exercise program, the virtual reality application was applied before the exercises to the VR group. The second evaluation was made 3 days after the end of the treatment in both patient groups. Researchers compared VR and exercise to see if pain, kinesiophobia, pain catastrophizing, knee range of motion, function, and quality of life had changed.
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First added on: Feb 19, 2024