Variation in ligamentous laxity in well-functioning total knee arthroplasty is not associated with clinical outcomes or functional ability.

David F HamiltonDaniel MandziakAlexandria SehgalColin R HowieRichard Burnett

Published in: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie (2020)

We found a range of ligamentous laxity in asymptomatic patients satisfied with the outcome of their knee arthroplasty, and no association between knee laxity and physical ability.

Keyphrases

total knee arthroplasty
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
prognostic factors
mental health
patient reported outcomes
knee osteoarthritis