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

Objective Total hip replacement (THR) is one of the most successful and frequently
performed operations worldwide. Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is a key outcome …

Purpose The aim of this study was to identify the minimal clinically important difference
(MCID) in the Oxford knee score (OKS) and Short Form (SF-) 12 score after total knee …

Background Postoperative delirium is a common preventable complication experienced by
older adults undergoing elective surgery. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we …

Background Elective surgeries can be associated with significant harm to older adults. The
present study aimed to identify the prognostic factors associated with the development of …

Background Patient age and comorbidity have been found to increase the length of hospital
stay (LOS), readmissions, and mortality after surgery, including in elective primary total hip …

In the developed world, arthritis is a leading cause of disability, and current estimates
indicate that the total number of people with arthritis will double in the next 10 years. 1, 2 …

Background This systematic review examines which patient related factors influence
functional and clinical outcomes after total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with hip …

Background Although total hip arthroplasty (THA) has been established as a cost-effective
intervention, some patients experience ongoing pain and dissatisfaction. There is interest in …

Background Total knee arthroplasty is an effective treatment when nonsurgical treatments
fail, but it is associated with risk of complications which may be increased in advanced age …