Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a commonly performed surgical procedure aimed at reducing pain, restoring joint function, and improving quality of life, particularly among older women. Despite improvements in pain and functional outcomes following TKA, findings regarding balance, fall risk, and gait performance remain inconsistent. Impairments in these parameters may adversely affect daily activities, independence, and overall quality of life.
Unlike previous studies that have primarily focused on one or two outcomes, this study will comprehensively evaluate balance, fall risk, gait performance, and quality of life in postmenopausal women who have undergone TKA. The findings are expected to provide a more holistic understanding of long-term functional outcomes following TKA and contribute to the planning of rehabilitation programs. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare balance, fall risk, gait performance, and quality of life between postmenopausal women who have undergone TKA and healthy postmenopausal women.
Volunteering to participate in the study.
Being 60 years of age or older.
Having a Mini Mental Test score of 24 or higher.
Not having undergone previous arthroplasty surgery on the knee where surgery is planned.
Individuals whose vital signs are unstable after surgery, or who develop any major complications such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, wound infection, or prolonged anesthesia side effects.
Presence of any neurological, vestibular, visual, cardiopulmonary, auditory, or cognitive deficits that may affect measurements.
Individuals diagnosed with diabetes.