Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease involving the cartilage and
many of its surrounding tissues. Disease progression is usually slow but can ultimately lead …

Background Exercise is an effective treatment for osteoarthritis. However, the effect may vary
from one patient (or study) to another. Objective To evaluate the efficacy of exercise and its …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint disorders worldwide. Its prevalence is
increasing because of the growing aging of the population in developed and developing …

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) are recognised and proven
interventions for patients with advanced arthritis. Studies to date have demonstrated a …

Objective To estimate the future rate of primary total hip (THR) or knee (TKR) replacement in
the UK to 2035 allowing for changes in population demographics and obesity. Design Using …

Knee-replacement surgery is frequently done and highly successful. It relieves pain and
improves knee function in people with advanced arthritis of the joint. The most common …

Background: A recent surge in knee replacements is assumed to be due to aging and
increased obesity of the US population. Objective: To assess whether age, obesity, and …

Background: Total knee replacement is a highly successful and frequently performed
operation. Technical outcomes of surgery are excellent, with favorable early postoperative …

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is among the most common elective procedures performed
worldwide. Recent efforts have been made to significantly improve patient outcomes …

Purpose Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is currently the international standard of care for
treating degenerative and rheumatologic knee joint disease, as well as certain knee joint …