The Effect of Comorbidities and Age on Functional Outcomes After Total Knee Arthroplasty in the Octogenarian: A Matched Cohort Study

Introduction: According to the World Health Organization data repository, the average life expectancy at birth for Singapore in 2015 has risen to 83.4 years, and many octogenarians (OG) remain active socioeconomically. The aim of this study is to compare the improvement and the impact of comorbiditi...

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Main Authors: Eric Wei Liang Cher BEng, MD, Kae Sian Tay MBBS, Karen Zhang BS, Seang Beng Tan MD, Tet Sen Howe MD, Joyce Suang Bee Koh MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2018-05-01
Series:Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2151459318769508