Effects of previous arthroscopic knee surgery on the outcomes of primary total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential adverse effects of prior arthroscopic knee surgery on the prognosis of primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Methods

This review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A comprehensive literature search was performed in the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and other relevant databases up to October 2024. Cohort studies comparing the outcomes of patients with and without previous arthroscopic knee surgery were retrieved. Meta-analysis was performed to assess the differences in postoperative function, complications, and revision rates between the arthroscopy and primary TKA groups.

Results

The analysis included 11 cohort st

SUBMITTER: Peng Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11871776 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature