Obesity is Associated with Higher Rates of Revision Following Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Murilo Anderson Leie, John P Scanlon, Peiyao Du, Michael J McAuliffe
DOI: 10.1177/2325967125s00336
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Abstract

Objectives: To assess if obesity is a risk factor for early revision surgery following unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). Methods: Data from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR) were analysed for the period from 2015 to 2022. All primary UKA procedures performed for any diagnosis were identified and categorized into two patient groups: obese patients (body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2) and non-obese patients (BMI

Fields of Study & Subjects

Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms

Publication details

Journal / source
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Volume
14
Issue
1_suppl1
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN