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Increased Risk of Revision Surgery Associated with Preoperative Radiographic Severity of Osteoarthritis in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty

  • By

  • Lenka Stroobant

  • Hannes Vermue

  • Tamara Droogsma

  • Stefaan Van Onsem

  • Nele Arnout

  • Gijs G. van Hellemondt

  • Jan Victor

  • Petra J. C. Heesterbeek

  • July 17, 2026

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    Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective treatment for advanced osteoarthritis, improving pain and function in patients.

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    The incidence of primary TKA is projected to increase by 143% by 2050, raising concerns about patient dissatisfaction and revision rates.

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    Revision TKA (rTKA) is expected to rise by 149% by 2040, with worse outcomes and higher costs compared to primary TKA.

  • 4

    Preoperative radiographic severity of osteoarthritis is a critical factor influencing outcomes and the risk of revision surgery.

  • 5

    The study aims to identify predictors for revision surgery within 10 years post-TKA, focusing on the Kellgren-Lawrence grading system.

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Preoperative lower radiographic osteoarthritis severity in primary total knee arthroplasty increases revision risk by tenfold compared to severe osteoarthritis

  • by Lenka Stroobant, Hannes Vermue, Tamara Droogsma, Stefaan Van Onsem, Nele Arnout, Gijs G. van Hellemondt, Jan Victor, Petra J. C. Heesterbeek

  • July 17, 2026

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