Thromboembolic and infectious complication risks in TKA and UKA: evidence from a Japanese nationwide cohort
This study highlights the distinct risk profiles of TKA and UKA, emphasizing the need for tailored surgical decision-making. UKA offers advantages in reducing complications for specific patient populations. Strengthening prophylactic measures is crucial for effectively managing thromboembolic and infectious complications in patients undergoing TKA.
Authors
- Kento Harada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0313-1470)
- Naoko Mori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8700-9731)
- Yu Mori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8225-4690)
- Masayuki Kamimura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4451-2967)
- Kenji Fujimori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2199-7172)
- Hidetatsu Tanaka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8679-9121)
- Kunio Tarasawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7442-7926)
- Toshimi Aizawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1571-5618)
- Kiyohide Fushimi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1894-0290)
Institutions
- Tokyo Medical and Dental University (JP)
- Tohoku University (JP)
- Akita University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Knee Surgery and Related Research
- Published
- 2025-05-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s43019-025-00273-6
- Citations
- 17
- Primary Topic
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 34.11