Abstract Background Primary Total Knee Replacement (TKR) is one of the most commonly
performed elective orthopaedic procedures globally. Many patients undergoing this type of …

Aims This study investigated the influence of body mass index (BMI) on the post-operative
fall in the level of haemoglobin (Hb), length of hospital stay (LOS), 30-day re-admission rate …

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 …

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 …

Background The number of patients presenting for total knee replacement who are classified
as obese is increasing. The functional benefits of performing TKR in these patients are …

Abstract Background Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is a common orthopaedic surgery to
treat advanced knee arthritis. Post-operative complications can be affected by obesity …

Obesity affects a disproportionate proportion of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients. Our
study explores pre-operative characteristics between obese and non-obese patients …

Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of obesity on patients'
function, pain, and complications following primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with an …

Background: Obesity is a recognized risk factor for severe knee osteoarthritis. However, it
remains unclear how obesity prevalence trends in the current population undergoing total …

Introduction Patients with morbid obesity and advanced painful knee osteoarthritis are
considered as poor candidates for total knee replacement. Our aims were to evaluate the …