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World J Methodol. Mar 20, 2026; 16(1): 107921
Published online Mar 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i1.107921
Published online Mar 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i1.107921
Considering mental function for successful total knee arthroplasty in older people
Takahiko Nagamine, Department of Psychiatric Internal Medicine, Sunlight Brain Research Center, Hofu 7470066, Yamaguchi, Japan
Author contributions: Nagamine T carried out all aspects of this manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The author reports no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Corresponding author: Takahiko Nagamine, MD, PhD, Department of Psychiatric Internal Medicine, Sunlight Brain Research Center, 4-13-18 Jiyugaoka, Hofu 7470066, Yamaguchi, Japan. anagamine@yahoo.co.jp
Received: April 2, 2025
Revised: May 10, 2025
Accepted: July 3, 2025
Published online: March 20, 2026
Processing time: 316 Days and 3.9 Hours
Revised: May 10, 2025
Accepted: July 3, 2025
Published online: March 20, 2026
Processing time: 316 Days and 3.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Depression is indeed common in individuals with osteoarthritis. Depression is not only correlated with sleep disorders, pain, and functional prognosis, but also with cognitive decline. Cognitive decline can be an obstacle to rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty, leading to a decline in quality of life due to functional decline. Therefore, it’s crucial for healthcare professionals to assess and address both the physical and mental health needs of people with osteoarthritis.
