Does previous total hip arthroplasty affect the outcomes of total knee arthroplasty? A one- and five-year follow-up registry study in a monocentric hospital
Leena Ristolainen,
Jyrki Kettunen,
Jouni Lohikoski
et al.
Abstract:Background
Osteoarthritis in the lower extremities becomes more common as people age. In addition to conservative treatments, hip or knee arthroplasty is often needed. The aim of this study was to evaluate total knee arthroplasty (later TKA) in patients, comparing those who had previously undergone THA (later THA/TKA), with those who had not undergone such procedure. Pain, walking ability and functional capacity were assessed.
Methods
Patients who … Show more
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