Thicker Polyethylene Bearings Offer Equivalent Patient-reported Outcomes
The use of thicker PEBs (≥13 mm) in TKA does not negatively affect PROs or early surgical outcomes and may slightly improve midterm pain and function in male patients. These findings support the selective use of thicker bearings when required for intraoperative balance without compromising patient satisfaction or recovery.
Authors
- Sara Strecker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6425-2184)
- Robert James Carangelo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6421-9587)
- Mark Shekhman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4492-8381)
- Durgesh Nagarkatti
- W. Carpenter
- Dan Witmer
- Leah Goldberg
Institutions
- Hartford Hospital (US)
- Ifremer (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAAOS Global Research and Reviews
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-25-00290
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00