Patient-perceived knee enlargement after total knee arthroplasty: prevalence, risk factors, and association with functional outcomes and radiological analysis

ConclusionPPEK is common in TKA patients, especially in individuals with smaller height and weight. PPEK is associated with poor satisfaction and lower functional scores. In radiology, post-operative ACO, PCO, and anterior underhang of the tibial component were correlated with PPEK.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research