The Prediction of the Size of the Femoral Component used in Knee Replacement Surgery in Relation to Patient’s Height, Weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), Gender, and Age
The Prediction of the Size of the Femoral Component used in Knee Replacement Surgery in Relation to Patient’s Height, Weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), Gender, and Age
Date
2022-05-11
Authors
Sereen Ahmed Halayqeh
Mai Ali Al-Fayyadh
Jihad Al-Ajlouni
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Publisher
Al-Quds University, Deanship of Scientific Research
Abstract
Background: Degenerative knee osteoarthritis is a common medical condition worldwide. Recent research projects proved that Total knee Replacement (TKR) is a successful surgery for treating osteoarthritis after failure of non-surgical interventions to restore the function of the joint and improve patient’s quality of life.