Do older patients fare worse following unilateral or single stage bilateral total knee arthroplasty?

Megan IshiiKrystin WongBrent ShimodaSamantha AndrewsDonna AuCass K Nakasone

Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2023)

Age did not influence the risk of early postoperative complications. Additionally, the greater improvements in KOOS JR and higher patient satisfaction for SSBTKA patients > 70 suggests that SSBTKA may meet elderly patient expectations and should not necessarily be discouraged due to safety concerns.

Keyphrases

total knee arthroplasty
patient satisfaction
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
patient reported