Publications by authors named "Owen J Rabak"
Article Synopsis
- Stair climbing is important for independence but is often difficult for people with knee osteoarthritis (OA), prompting this study to compare movement patterns between those with OA and healthy individuals.
- * The study involved 30 participants with end-stage OA and 28 asymptomatic controls, who performed a step-up task while their movements were recorded using advanced imaging techniques.
- * Results showed that OA knees had reduced extension angles and showed greater movement variability, suggesting that optimizing knee rotation during rehabilitation could improve function and inform treatment strategies.*
J Arthroplasty
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- A significant number of patients are dissatisfied after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) due to limitations in performing demanding activities like deep-kneeling and step-ups.
- This study analyzed the knee movement of 64 TKA patients, correlating their kinematic data from tasks with self-reported outcomes like pain and satisfaction.
- Results showed that better knee movement, including flexion and rotation, was linked to higher patient satisfaction and lower pain, highlighting the need for improved implant designs and rehabilitation techniques to support these movements.
