The Utilization of Press-Fit Total Knee Arthroplasty is Not Evenly Distributed: A National Registry Review.

Sahir S JabbouriBrett JonesGabriel AlemayehuEmily JimenezKyle MullenJenna A Bernstein

Published in: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2024)

Press-fit TKA is increasingly more common in Northeastern and Southern United States, and patients are older than expected. Patients with BMI >35 had a slightly higher rate of undergoing press-fit than cemented TKA. Notable racial differences also exist. Additional research addressing racial disparities and evaluating longevity of press-fit designs is needed.

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african american
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