Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5708640 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2017 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
Maintaining weight after primary TKA is protective against later revision TKA for any reason but failure to reduce weight after primary TKA is a risk factor for early revision TKA for aseptic loosening and osteolysis. Orthopedic surgeons should recommend against weight gain after primary TKA to reduce the risk of an earlier revision TKA in the event that a revision TKA is indicated.
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Authors
Chin Tat MD, FRCS, Stuart B. MD, PhD, James I. MD, Alex H.S. MS, PhD, Subhrojyoti MBBS, MD, William J. MD, Derek F. MD, PhD,