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International Journal of Tropical Medicine

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Restoring Mobility, Reclaiming Lives: A Prospective Analysis of Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes in Osteoarthritis Patients

Aakila Fathima, Arul Vignesh, Balaji Subramaniam and Shakthee Parameshwaran
Page: 134-139 | Received 10 Jul 2024, Accepted 31 Jul 2024, Published online: 01 Aug 2024

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Abstract

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has become the gold standard treatment for end‐stage knee osteoarthritis. However, continuous evaluation of outcomes is essential to ensure its effectiveness and safety. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes of TKA in patients with osteoarthritis. A prospective study of 45 patients who underwent TKA between October 2021 and September 2023 was conducted. Outcomes were assessed using the American Knee Society Score pre‐operatively and at 6 months post‐operatively. Radiographic evaluation and complication rates were also recorded. The mean knee society score improved significantly from 27.44 (SD 7.5) pre‐operatively to 91.15 (SD 8.4) post‐operatively. The mean functional score increased from 34.66 (SD 10.5) to 83.55 (SD 7.2). Excellent outcomes were achieved in 80% of patients, with good outcomes in the remaining 20%. The complication rate was 4.4%, limited to superficial infections. TKA provides significant improvement in pain, function and quality of life for patients with osteoarthritis, with a low complication rate. These results support the continued use of TKA as a primary treatment option for end‐stage knee osteoarthritis.

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Aakila Fathima, Arul Vignesh, Balaji Subramaniam and Shakthee Parameshwaran. Restoring Mobility, Reclaiming Lives: A Prospective Analysis of Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes in Osteoarthritis Patients.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makijtm.2024.3.134.139
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.36478/makijtm.2024.3.134.139