Background Long-term mortality following primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is lower than
the general population. However, it is unknown whether this is true in the setting of revision …

Introduction Cognizance of common reasons for failure in primary and revision TKA,
together with their time course, facilitates prevention. However, there have been few reports …

Aims The aim of this study was to determine the long-term mortality rate, and to identify
factors associated with this, following primary and revision knee arthroplasty (KA). Methods …

Background Utilization of revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been increasing, and
reasons for failure are less understood than those of primary TKA. The purpose of this study …

Background The number of total knee arthroplasties (TKA) performed in the United States is
projected to rise significantly, with a proportionate increase in the revision burden …

Background The number of revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been increasing.
Although many studies have analyzed the causes of revision TKA in Western countries, a …

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a cost effective and extremely successful operation. As
longevity increases, the demand for primary TKA will continue to rise. The success and …

Aims To compare rates of serious adverse events in patients undergoing revision knee
arthroplasty with consideration of the indication for revision (urgent versus elective …

Background Previous research has focused on the perioperative or short-term (< 1 year)
mortality rate of total knee arthroplasty (TKA), leaving the long-term (> 1 year) mortality rate …

Background In revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA), information regarding perioperative
mortality risk is essential for careful decision-making. This study aimed to elucidate the (1) …