Long-Term Functional Outcomes, Persistent Knee Pain, and Associated Factors Following Total Knee Arthroplasty Among Palestinian Adults: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
Supervisor Name
Ali Kassar
Supervisor Email
alkassarali@gmail.com
University
Al-Quds University
Research field
Medical Sciences
Bio
I am an orthopedic surgeon and faculty member at the Faculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Abu Dis, Palestine. I earned my medical degree from Al-Quds University and completed my specialization in Orthopedic Surgery. I teach Anatomy, Histology, and Neuroanatomy to medical and dental students, alongside my clinical practice through my private clinics.
Description
This study aims to assess long-term patient-reported knee function and persistent knee pain among Palestinian adults at least 12 months after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Using an analytical cross-sectional design, data will be collected through structured telephone interviews using the validated Arabic Oxford Knee Score (OKS), alongside questions about persistent knee pain, sociodemographic characteristics, clinical factors, and postoperative rehabilitation. The study will examine associations between knee function and selected patient and rehabilitation characteristics, while describing the frequency and characteristics of ongoing knee pain. The findings may help identify factors associated with long-term outcomes and highlight rehabilitation barriers among Palestinian patients following total knee replacement.