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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY OF TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY: ANALYSIS OF DEMOGRAPHICS, COMORBIDITIES AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES FROM A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Kammadanam Sushma*, Juntipally Pavani, K. Ravitreyini and Dr. D. Venkata Ramana, M. Pharm: PhD

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Aim: To assess the necessity of TKR in patients suffering with knee degeneration. Objectives -To determine the distribution of study participants according to age, BMI, gender, associated comorbidities, previous medical and to determine the clinical outcome of post TKR in the training participants. Method - A sum of 150 members were signed up for our imminent observational review directed in the ongoing division of KIMS sunshine, Secunderabad, over a time of a half year. Results -Our review consisted of members with knee osteoarthritis who underwent complete knee arthroplasty. The majority (55%) were 60-69 years old, and females were more affected (63.3%) than males (36%). Most members were overweight, with 31% smokers and 37% alcohol consumers. Smoking was linked to disease progression. Common comorbidities included hypertension and diabetes (21%), hypertension (18%), and hypothyroidism (18%). A quarter of the population had no comorbidities, while 63 members had a medication history and 28 had previous knee injuries. Conclusion - Our review highlights the significant risk of total knee replacement (TKR) associated with osteoarthritis, particularly in individuals aged 60-69 (55%) and females (63%). Overweight individuals and those with left knee issues are more susceptible. Comorbidities, medication history, lifestyle, and past knee injuries also contribute to knee degeneration. Notably, all participants required TKA due to failed conservative treatments, underscoring the severity of their condition and the potential need for advanced interventions.

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