Comparative efficacy and safety of bicompartmental versus total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and update meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study was aimed at comparing the efficacy and safety of bicompartmental knee arthroplasty (BKA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in treating bicompartmental knee osteoarthritis through a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis.

Methods

A comprehensive systematic literature search of the Pub Med, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases was performed to identify the relevant scientific literature published until 1st March 2024. The eligible studies were evaluated for quality assessment and data extraction, and meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager 4.1 software.

Results

A total of 1378 studies were identified. Based on strict inclusion criteria, 12 studies were finally included in this meta-analysis. The resu

SUBMITTER: Zhang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11881321 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature