Impact of Surgeon Hand Dominance on Clinical and Functional Outcomes in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comparative Evaluation of Right and Left Knees

Despite minor differences, the laterality of the operated knee did not significantly differ in overall outcomes. These findings emphasize that compliance with standard surgical technique, ergonomic consistency, and patient-specific planning are more effective in achieving TKA success than the surgeon's dominant hand.

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Cureus
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2025-12-04
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.98459
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Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
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Impact of Surgeon Hand Dominance on Clinical and Functional Outcomes in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comparative Evaluation of Right and Left Knees

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Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
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Impact of Surgeon Hand Dominance on Clinical and Functional Outcomes in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comparative Evaluation of Right and Left Knees

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Abstract

Despite minor differences, the laterality of the operated knee did not significantly differ in overall outcomes. These findings emphasize that compliance with standard surgical technique, ergonomic consistency, and patient-specific planning are more effective in achieving TKA success than the surgeon's dominant hand.

CureusVol. 17(12)
Ondokuz Mayıs University (TR), State Hospital (GB), Ordu University (TR), Kastamonu University (TR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 30%
Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
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