Background Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is widely considered a successful intervention for
osteoarthritis and other degenerative knee diseases. This study addresses the need for a …

Purpose The purpose of this systematic review was to elucidate the optimal age for patients
undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), to optimize the balance between the benefits and …

Background: Elective total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are
effective options for the management of osteoarthritis that has not responded to conservative …

Background Nonagenarians are a rapidly expanding population in the United States. These
patients are met with increasing rates of hip arthritis, necessitating the need for total hip …

Background Limited data exists on whether patients older than 70 can safely be discharged
within a day (rapid discharge (RD)) following primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). The …

Background To evaluate the transfusion rates for octogenarians and nonagenarians
following total knee and hip arthroplasty (TKA, THA), we compared transfusion rates and …

Purpose Advancing age is a significant risk factor for the development of perioperative
complications and mortality in patients undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA or …

Background and purpose Few studies have focused on nonagenarians treated with total hip
arthroplasty (THA). We investigated 30-and 90-day postoperative mortality, patient-reported …

Background: An increasing number of elderly patients are becoming candidates for elective
total hip arthroplasty (THA). Conflicting results exist with regard to the safety of THA in …

Background Total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are used to treat
patients with end-stage arthritis. Previous studies have not demonstrated a consistent …