Knees for You Guide to Knee Replacement

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January 20, 2012

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Finnish researchers found the incidence of partial and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) rose among a Finnish population of 30 year to 59 year olds, especially among women aged 50 years to 59 years, according a study published in Arthritis & Rheumatism.

The findings indicate a 130-fold increase in incidence of TKA from 1980 to 2006 for those between the ages of 30 years to 59 years old, according to an Arthritis & Rheumatism press release...

...The researchers found the greatest incidence of these procedures being performed was in patients between 50 years and 59 years old...

"Our study confirmed rapid growth in incidences of partial and total knee arthroplasty in those less than 60 years of age. Given that younger patients may be at higher risk of artificial knee joint failure and thus in need of a second replacement surgery, long-term data are needed before widespread use of total knee arthroplasty is recommended for this patient population."