Patient experiences after surgically treated periprosthetic knee fracture in the distal femur – an explorative qualitative study
This study highlights the major challenges of recovering from PPKFs in the distal femur, including physical pain, psychological stress, and social disruption. Unlike elective TKAs, the sudden nature of PPKFs leaves patients unprepared for the lengthy recovery process, which often leads to frustration and isolation. Dependence on family for daily tasks can intensify the feeling of being a burden. To enhance patients' recovery experiences and outcomes, clear communication and realistic expectations are essential in addressing these issues.
Authors
- Charlotte Abrahamsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3700-289X)
- Martin Lindberg‐Larsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4483-677X)
- Bjarke Viberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5169-4282)
- Anders Odgaard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4841-518X)
- Trine Ahlmann Pedersen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7054-2476)
- Stefan Kastalag Risager (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8157-7001)
Institutions
- University of Southern Denmark (DK)
- Odense University Hospital (DK)
- Copenhagen University Hospital (DK)
- Rigshospitalet (DK)
- Lillebaelt Hospital (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing
- Published
- 2025-05-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijotn.2025.101194
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.02
Funders
- Gigtforeningen
- Odense Universitetshospital
- Rigshospitalet
- Klinisk Institut, Syddansk Universitet