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

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 …

Longitudinal data on patient trends in body mass index (BMI) and the proportion that gains
or loses significant weight before and after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are scarce. This …

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) …

Background High body mass index (BMI) is associated with adverse outcomes after total
knee arthroplasty (TKA). Thus, many patients are advised to lose weight before TKA. This …

Background Knee replacement typically results in reduced pain and improved function, but it
is unclear if these improvements lead to weight loss. Objective The purpose of this study was …

Background Although total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is associated with improved patient-
reported function, pain, and quality of life, the effects on weight loss are less certain. In this …

Background and purpose—Obesity is a rising issue worldwide and growing evidence
supports poor outcome amongst obese patients following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) …

Background There is often an assumption by patients that weight loss will occur once their
knee pain is relieved by total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study aims to evaluate (1) the …