Clinical orthopaedics and related research
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jan 2015
Comparative StudyPerioperative morbidity and mortality of same-admission staged bilateral TKA.
Controversy continues regarding the optimal timing of surgery for patients with symptomatic bilateral degenerative knee arthritis who are not considered eligible for same-day bilateral TKA (BTKA). ⋯ Level III, therapeutic study. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jan 2015
Multicenter StudyDo various factors affect the frequency of manipulation under anesthesia after primary total knee arthroplasty?
One of the most important goals of primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is to achieve a functional range of motion (ROM). However, up to 20% of patients fail to do so, which can impair activities of daily living. ⋯ Level III, prognostic study. See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jan 2015
The John Insall Award: Morbid obesity independently impacts complications, mortality, and resource use after TKA.
The importance of morbid obesity as a risk factor for complications after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) continues to be debated. Obesity is rarely an isolated diagnosis and tends to cluster with other comorbidities that may independently lead to increased risk and confound outcomes. It is unknown whether morbid obesity independently affects postoperative complications and resource use after TKA. ⋯ Level II, prognostic study. See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jan 2015
Multicenter StudyWhat is the role of mental health in primary total knee arthroplasty?
Psychological distress has been associated with inferior scores for pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, its relationships with scores and arthrofibrosis after TKA remain unclear. ⋯ Level III, prognostic study. See the Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.