Is obesity A contra-indication for a successful total knee arthroplasty?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most effective treatment modalities for chronic knee pain and disability. A strong association exists between obesity and early knee osteoarthritis. Various studies on outcomes of TKA in obese patients have been inconclusive. The purpose of this retrospective evaluation is to assess the influence of obesity on outcomes of TKA in Indian patients.

Methods

This retrospective study conducted from 2010 to 2016 included 402 knees in 213 patients with Body Mass Index (BMI) between 30 and 39.99 kg/m² followed up for a minimum of 12 months. All cases of revision TKAs and those with follow up less than a year were excluded from the study. Patients were followed up regularly for examining their wound healing, post operat

SUBMITTER: Agarwala S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6985028 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature