Does previous total hip arthroplasty affect the outcomes of total knee arthroplasty? A one- and five-year follow-up registry study in a monocentric hospital

Does previous total hip arthroplasty affect the outcomes of total knee arthroplasty? A one- and five-year follow-up registry study in a monocentric hospital

Abstract Background Osteoarthritis in the lower extremities becomes more common as people age. In addition to conservative treatments, hip or knee arthroplasty is often needed. The aim of this study was to evaluate total knee arthroplasty (later TKA) in patients, comparing those who had previously u...

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Main Authors: Leena Ristolainen, Jyrki Kettunen, Jouni Lohikoski, Hannu Kautiainen, Mikko Manninen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Total knee arthroplasty
Total hip arthroplasty
Pain
Physical function
Walking distance
Hungerford score
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-04923-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-04923-5

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