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A Qualitative Study to Explore Patient Expectations of Recovery After Total Knee Replacement Surgery

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Participants expected significant pain relief and improved mobility after total knee replacement, enhancing their daily life.
Many patients hoped to regain independence and re-engage in hobbies or work post-surgery, reflecting common psychosocial expectations.
The qualitative analysis identified key expectation domains, structured by the International Classification of Functioning framework.
Addressing patient expectations before surgery may improve outcomes and satisfaction, suggesting tailored preoperative counseling is required.

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Qualitative study reveals key recovery expectations in patients undergoing total knee replacement, highlighting psychosocial aspects.

Mehta et al. (2025) studied this question.

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