Does high activity after total and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty increase the risk for aseptic revision?

Laura E StreckCarola HanreichAgnes D CororatonCosima S BoettnerFriedrich Boettner

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

The study suggests that participating in sports activity following both UKA and TKA is safe and not a risk factor for revision surgery at a mid-term follow-up. Patients should not be prevented from an active lifestyle following knee replacement.

Keyphrases

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ejection fraction
peritoneal dialysis
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physical activity
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patient reported outcomes
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