Importance Prehabilitation programs for patients undergoing orthopedic surgery have been
gaining popularity in recent years. However, the current literature has produced varying …

Objective To systematically perform a meta-analysis of the association between different
comorbid conditions on safety (short-term outcomes) and effectiveness (long-term …

Objectives To study and identify the determinants of the impact on pain, function, and quality
of life of a prosthetic replacement surgery after 5 years of survival in patients with …

Objective The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature to identify whether
obesity or the regular practice of physical activity are predictors of clinical outcomes in …

Background The aim of our study is to evaluate the association of body mass index (BMI)
and the risk of postoperative complications, mortality, and revision rates following primary …

Background Total Hip Replacement (THR) belongs to the most common inpatient operations
in Germany, with over 240 000 procedures performed per year. 90% of the artificial joints are …

Background Despite the overall success of total hip replacement (THR) in patients with
symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA), up to one-quarter of patients report suboptimal recovery …

Up to one‐third of total joint replacement (TJR) procedures may be performed
inappropriately in a subset of patients who remain dissatisfied with their outcomes, stressing …

Current treatment strategies in hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) involve a combined
approach that includes not only modification of risk factors and conservative treatment but …

Aims To determine the trajectories of patient reported pain and functional disability over five
years following total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods A …