Table 2 Patients' overall ranking (median scores) of the importance of addressing questions regarding joint replacement surgery
From: What questions do patients undergoing lower extremity joint replacement surgery have?
Question 1 (least important) – 5 (most important) | THA (N = 29 patients) | TKA (N = 19 patients) |
|---|---|---|
Will the surgery affect my abilities to care for myself? | 5 | 5 |
Am I going to need physical therapy? | 5 | 5 |
How mobile will I be after my surgery? | 5 | 5 |
When will I be able to walk normally again? | 5 | 5 |
What are my options if I decide not to receive surgery? | 5 | 4 |
Will the surgery cause pain afterwards? | 5 | 4 |
How long will I be in the hospital? | 5 | 4 |
Is there anything I can do to eliminate pain after surgery? | 4 | 5 |
Will I receive medication to manage the pain? | 4 | 4 |
How will I use the restroom after the surgery? | 4 | 4 |
Will I have an increased chance of bleeding after surgery? | 4 | 4 |
Will I need somebody to take me to and from physical therapy? | 4 | 4 |
After surgery what is my physical therapy going to be like? | 4 | 4 |
What is the cost of my surgery and physical therapy? | 4 | 4 |
How common is the condition I have? | 4 | 4 |
How flexible is the physical therapy program after my surgery? | 4 | 4 |
Where can I get more information about my disease and ...? | 4 | 4 |
Will I see the orthopedic surgeon after the surgeon? | 4 | 4 |
How will I be able to bathe myself after the surgery? | 4 | 4 |
Will the surgery affect the way I sleep? | 4 | 4 |
How long will I be under anesthesia? | 4 | 4 |
Who will take care of me after I leave the hospital? | 4 | 3 |
Do I continue taking medications during rehabilitation? | 4 | 3 |
Are there people I can reach for more information and support? | 4 | 3 |
How many patients like me have decided to have this treatment? | 3 | 4 |
Will my surgery decision affect my social life? | 3 | 3.5 |
Will I be able to do household chores/work in the garden after ? | 3 | 3.5 |
Will the physical therapy make me tired? | 3 | 3 |
Will the surgery affect my sexual functioning? | 3 | 2 |
Will my surgery decision change the way I look? | 3 | 2 |