TITLE:
The Functional Outcome of Total Knee Replacement in Young Patients: A 10-Year Matched Case Control Study
AUTHORS:
Alexander M. Wood, Andre C. M. Keenan, Calum H. C. Arthur, Stuart A. Aitken, Phil J. Walmsley, Ivan J. Brenkel
KEYWORDS:
Component; Formatting; Style; Styling; Insert
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Orthopedics,
Vol.3 No.2,
June
7,
2013
ABSTRACT: We present the results of a prospective study on the
functional outcome from total knee replacement (TKR) in young versus old
patients. American Knee Society
and pain scores over ten years post TKR were compared using a cohort of young
patients (≤55 years) and a control group of patients ≥56, matched for ASA, body
mass index and preoperative condition. A total of 24 young and 24 older knees were
analysed. All scores improved significantly over time. There was no statistical
differences over 10 years in pain (p = 0.436) and knee performance (0.618).
Overall function was consistently higher in the younger group (p = 0.004). TKR in younger patients produces similar outcomes in
terms of pain and function compared with older patients and we feel that TKR
should not be withheld on account of age alone.