Previous knee surgery increases risks of revision, infection, pain and stiffness after knee replacement arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knee replacement arthroplasty(KRA), including Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA), is the primary method for treating end-stage knee osteoarthritis (KOA). However, a history of previous knee surgeries (such as knee arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, meniscectomy, high tibial osteotomy, etc.) may potentially affect functional recovery and complication risks after knee replacement. Although some studies have proposed such associations, the existing evidence remains controversial, and there is a lack of systematic quantitative analysis. This study aims to assess the impact of previous knee surgery on functional outcomes and complications following KRA.

Methods

Following the PRISMA Guidelines, a systematic search was conducted

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12486494 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature