Does surgeon handedness affect the outcomes after primary total knee arthroplasty? A retrospective cohort study

The overall radiological and functional outcomes after primary TKA were unaffected by the surgeon's handedness; however, the placement of the tibial component was significantly more precise on the dominant side with fewer outliers.

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World Journal of Orthopedics
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2026-02-04
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https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v17.i2.113696
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Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
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Does surgeon handedness affect the outcomes after primary total knee arthroplasty? A retrospective cohort study

Mohamed M.A. Moustafa, Ahmed A. Khalifa, Ahmed M Abdelaal
World Journal of Orthopedics
Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
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Does surgeon handedness affect the outcomes after primary total knee arthroplasty? A retrospective cohort study

Mohamed M.A. Moustafa, Ahmed A. Khalifa, Ahmed M Abdelaal
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Abstract

The overall radiological and functional outcomes after primary TKA were unaffected by the surgeon's handedness; however, the placement of the tibial component was significantly more precise on the dominant side with fewer outliers.

World Journal of OrthopedicsVol. 17(2)
South Valley University (EG), Assiut University Hospitals (EG), Assiut University (EG)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 68%
Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
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