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Poor outcomes of primary total knee arthroplasty in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Ji-Hoon BaekChang Hyun NamSu Chan LeeHye Sun AhnYong Chan Ha
Published in: International orthopaedics (2021)
TKAs in patients with PD were shown to have worse functional outcomes and higher mortality over a minimum ten year follow-up period. Therefore, the necessity of the procedure should be considered carefully depending on patient needs and conditions.
Keyphrases
  • total knee arthroplasty
  • total hip
  • case report
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