Objectives One-fifth of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) recipients experience a suboptimal
outcome. Incorporation of patients' preferences in TKA assessment may improve outcomes …

Background To test the validity of a second-generation appropriateness system in a cohort
of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods We applied the RAND/UCLA …

Objective Expected outcomes (eg, expected survivorship after a cancer treatment) have
improved decision‐making around treatment options in many clinical fields. Our objective …

Objective To assess the relationship between patients' expectations for total knee
arthroplasty (TKA) and satisfaction with surgical outcome. Methods This prospective cohort …

Objective To determine the relationship between patients' preoperative readiness for total
knee arthroplasty (TKA) and surgical outcome at 1 year post‐TKA. Methods This prospective …

Purpose Patient satisfaction with the results of their total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of
the primary goals of this elective procedure. Furthermore, the association between the …

Background One of the main determinants of treatment satisfaction after total knee
arthroplasty (TKA) is the fulfillment of preoperative expectations. For optimal expectation …

Background Predictive modeling promises to improve our understanding of what variables
influence patient satisfaction after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of this article …

Background As the number of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures continues to rise in
the context of bundled payment models, patients dissatisfied postoperatively that require …

Background Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a proven and cost-effective treatment for
osteoarthritis. Despite the good to excellent long-term results, some patients remain …