What does this research mean for the field?

Prehabilitation prior to total joint arthroplasty reduces pain scores and opioid requirements in older patients with chronic pain. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the impact of preoperative physical therapy on outcomes for patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty.

February 28, 2026Open Access

The value of a preoperative physical therapy and home evaluation program in total joint arthroplasty

Key Points

To evaluate the impact of preoperative physical therapy on outcomes for patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty.
Implemented a prehabilitation program involving physical therapy and home evaluations before surgery.
Targeted older patients suffering from chronic pain who were preparing for total joint arthroplasty.
Assessed pain scores and opioid usage post-surgery.
Patients who underwent prehabilitation reported lower pain scores after surgery.
Participants required fewer opioids for pain management compared to those who did not receive prehabilitation.

Abstract

Prehabilitation programs prior to TJA may facilitate early postoperative mobility and improved pain relief through patient education and conditioning. In older patients with chronic pain, prehabilitation prior to TJA may contribute to lower pain scores and less opioid requirements.

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Cite This Study

Callan et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a286a70a974eb0d3c01b80 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-026-06244-0

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