Background Both the prevalence of obesity and the utilization rate of total knee arthroplasty
are increasing. The rate and proportion of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) performed in the …

Total knee replacement (TKR) comprises a significant, growing aspect in the management of
patients with advanced arthritis of the knee for which conservative medical therapy has …

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 …

There is an association between obesity, osteoarthritis and total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but
little is known about how postoperative weight change influences outcomes. Primary TKA …

Background The impact of obesity on total knee replacement (TKR) outcomes is unclear.
Studies use different classifications of obesity and heterogeneous methods, making …

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

Purpose Due to substantial increase in obesity, the demand for total knee arthroplasty (TKA)
in obese and morbidly obese patients is higher than ever. This review aims to investigate …

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 …

Obesity is an epidemic, with approximately 35% of the US population affected. This rate is
unlikely to decline and may increase the demand for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Data …

Out of concern for the increased risk of complications with morbid obesity, institutional body
mass index (BMI) cutoffs for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have become commonplace. We …