Background Previous studies evaluating weight changes following total knee arthroplasty
(TKA) were performed on heterogenous cohorts. However, no study has evaluated weight …

Background The purpose of this study was to compare 2-year BMI changes between
patients undergoing simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA), staged bilateral …

Aim: Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) for decades has been an effective treatment modality for
chronic arthritis of the knee. However, there is scarcity of literature comparing the functional …

Background This prospective cohort study was designed to evaluate weight change patterns
and their effects on clinical outcomes following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in the Asian …

Background Obesity is one of most discussed factors when assessing prosthetic knee
surgery outcomes. Prior to the procedure, most patients perceive that their excessive weight …

There has been an increase in the prevalence of morbid obesity and the demand for total
knee arthroplasty (TKA). Physicians must help patients with bilateral knee arthritis to make …

Simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (simBTKA) remains controversial, especially in
obese patients. Therefore, this retrospective study compared six month perioperative …

Introduction The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and functional results and
complications associated with staged bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) performed 4–11 …

OBJECTIVE: While joint arthroplasty improves the functional ability of persons with severe
knee osteoarthritis (OA), the long-term effects of surgical intervention on body mass have not …

Introduction High BMI is associated with increased risk for knee osteoarthritis, ultimately
necessitating total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The aim of this retrospective study was to (1) …