Background Among people with musculoskeletal disorders, much of the variation in
magnitude of incapability and pain intensity is accounted for by mental and social health …

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an efficacious treatment for end-stage knee osteoarthritis,
often accompanied by severe postoperative pain. In certain patients, this pain can persist for …

Lower extremity total joint arthroplasty (TJA) has an established track record of success and
a subset of patients who fail to experience desired improvements. Current TJA success can …

Background Implant malalignment may be a risk factor for poor patient-reported outcomes
measures (PROMs) following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods Postoperative surveys …

Objective To assess whether brief mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy (MBCBT)
could enhance the benefits of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in improving pain and pain …

Aims The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of depressive and anxiety
disorders prior to total hip (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and to assess their impact …

Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) are effective
treatments for severe knee and hip osteoarthritis. Historically, TKA has been associated with …

Background Major symptoms of depression are commonly observed in patients requiring
total hip arthroplasty (THA), and this is associated with increased pain scores and opioid …

Background The prevalence of anxiety in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA)
and its association with postoperative functions are well known; however, the levels of …

Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate whether an additional module on realistic
expectations following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) would lead to a higher proportion of …