Background One of five patients is dissatisfied with the outcome of TKA. With the increasing
number of TKAs, this affects many patients. It has been suggested that high expectations …

Background Aligning patient and surgeon expectations preoperatively may lead to better
postoperative medical and rehabilitation compliance and therefore improve outcomes and …

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Background Some orthopaedic procedures, including TKA, enjoy high survivorship but
leave many patients dissatisfied because of residual pain and functional limitations. An …

Introduction It is fascinating for both the patient and the surgeon to predict the outcome of a
TKA at an early stage. Satisfaction after TKA is primarily determined by the preoperative …

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Methods: We included all patients in our institutional registry with a body mass index of< 40
kg/m 2 who underwent primary unilateral TKA and had a minimum 2-year follow-up …

As a surgical approach, TKA has been proven in countless studies to be both effective and
safe for most patients. However, studies continue to show that 15% to 25% of patients are …

Background Most patients expect an improvement of walking ability and an increase in
activity levels after TKA. Unfortunately, few studies report qualitative and quantitative activity …