Introduction The increasing prevalence of obesity has led to an increase in total knee
arthroplasties (TKAs) being undertaken in patients with a higher body mass index (BMI) …

Background: Obesity has been associated with a greater burden of symptomatic knee
osteoarthritis. There is some evidence that patients with a very high body mass index (BMI) …

Background: Evidence linking increased body weight to osteoarthritis of the knee and the
high prevalence of obesity underscore the importance of defining the outcome of total knee …

Background: The 'obesity epidemic'is expected to result in an increased incidence of knee
osteoarthritis and hence total knee replacements (TKRs). Reviews have demonstrated the …

The 10-year results of primary total knee arthroplasty in patients who were obese were
evaluated. In a 2-year period, 120 patients had 165 primary, posterior stabilized, cemented …

The results of 41 consecutive total knee replacements performed on morbidly obese patients
with a body mass index> 40 kg/m2, were compared with a matched group of 41 similar …

Purpose The body mass index (BMI) is widely recognized as a prognostic factor in multiple
operations; however, the relationship between the BMI and outcomes following total knee …

A total of 445 consecutive primary total knee replacements (TKRs) were followed up
prospectively at six and 18 months and three, six and nine years. Patients were divided into …

The negative effects of obesity following total joint arthroplasty, such as increased morbidity
and mortality, have been well documented in literature. However, little is known about …

We carried out a prospective, continuous study on 529 patients who underwent primary total
knee replacement between January 2006 and December 2007 at a major teaching hospital …