Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA): When Do the Risks of TKA Overcome the Benefits? Double Risk of Failure in Patients up to 65 Years Old.

Francesco PerdisaBarbara BordiniManuela SalernoFrancesco TrainaStefano ZaffagniniGiuseppe Filardo

Published in: Cartilage (2023)

TKA use in the middle-aged patient population up to 65 years old increased significantly over time. These patients present a double risk of failure with respect to older patients. This is particularly important considering the increasing life expectancy and the emergence of new joint preserving strategies, which could postpone the need for TKA to an older age.

Keyphrases

total knee arthroplasty
end stage renal disease
middle aged
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
total hip
patient reported
risk assessment