Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Joint Arthroplasty

Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is a common and effective surgical procedure for treating end-stage joint diseases like osteoarthritis. Traditionally, the success of TJA was primarily evaluated based on objective measures such as implant survival, range of motion, and radiographic findings. However, with the shift towards patient-centered care, there is increasing emphasis on incorporating patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to assess the true impact of TJA on patients’ lives. PROMs are standardized, validated questionnaires completed by patients to provide subjective assessments of their health status, functional abilities, and quality of life. This article will discuss the … Read more