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function compared with the group receiving standard of care.26 Prehabilitation, completing physical therapy preoperatively, is also strongly supported as an effective intervention to improve psychosocial readiness and patient activation

activity, clinicians should also note any changes in a patient’s self-reported assessment and encourage patients who notice worsening symptoms to return to their rheumatologist. Overall, patients will benefit from open lines of communication between the rheumatologist and the orthopedic surgeon. Page 28Patients with AD undergoing

function in activities of daily living such as walking and standing.31 The hamstring muscles include the biceps

function and pain symptoms compared with exercise or diet alone.14 Weight loss will be discussed more in-depth later in this chapter. Modification of activities

activity modification, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medications (NSAIDs), corticosteroid injections, bracing, and total joint arthroplasty (TJA).32,33 Major sex gaps are present in OA management related to operative and nonoperative treatment modalities. Exercise, weight management, and OA education provide reliable improvements in function

activity levels and functional scores after TKA than females.4 A 2018 review article found that female patients

function, eliminates pain, and enables patients to resume an active, productive lifestyle. Although complication rates are low, TJA may lead

activity levels. Sarcopenic obesity, characterized by reduced skeletal muscle mass, diminished strength, and impaired function, arises from

function for females. • Fig. 18.3Example of posterior stabilized box cut sizing between larger and smaller femoral implants. Note the same size box cut for the second largest (size 7 of 8) and the second smallest (size 2 of 8) implants in this system. Note the difference in component width

functional status. The surgeon should document whether the patient is a household and community ambulator, what distances they can walk, whether a walking aid is used, and what activities