Revisiting patient satisfaction following total knee arthroplasty: a longitudinal observational study.

Stirling BryanLaurie J GoldsmithJennifer C DavisSamar HejaziValerie MacDonaldPatrick McAllisterEllen RandallNitya SuryaprakashAmery D WuRichard Sawatzky

Published in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders (2018)

TKA is an effective intervention for many patients and most report high levels of satisfaction. However, if the TKA does not deliver improvements in pain and physical health, we see a less satisfied patient. In addition, dissatisfied TKA patients typically see limited improvements in mental health.

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