Meta-Analysis
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World J Orthop. Feb 18, 2024; 15(2): 180-191
Published online Feb 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i2.180
Meta-analysis of factors influencing anterior knee pain after total knee arthroplasty
Hui Feng, Ming-Li Feng, Jing-Bo Cheng, Xiang Zhang, Hai-Cheng Tao
Hui Feng, Ming-Li Feng, Jing-Bo Cheng, Xiang Zhang, Hai-Cheng Tao, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
Author contributions: Feng H contributed to conceptualization, methodology, investigation, formal analysis, writing-original draft; Feng ML contributed to conceptualization, funding acquisition, resources, supervision, writing-review, and editing; Cheng JB contributed to data curation and writing-original draft; Tao HC contributed to visualization and investigation; Zhang X contributed to visualization and investigation.
Supported by the Capital Fund Project for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Technology Research and Translational Application, No. Z201100005520091; and Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Development Fund Project, No. JJ-2020-67.
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Corresponding author: Ming-Li Feng, MD, Chief Physician, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 45 Changchun Ave, Xicheng District, Beijing 100053, China. fengmingli6666@163.com
Received: October 25, 2023
Peer-review started: October 25, 2023
First decision: December 11, 2023
Revised: December 20, 2023
Accepted: January 22, 2024
Article in press: January 22, 2024
Published online: February 18, 2024
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ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background

Knee osteoarthritis seriously affects the quality of life of the elderly. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective treatment for end-stage osteoarthritis. Anterior knee pain (AKP) after TKA is the main cause of dissatisfaction in the elderly. The management of AKP after total knee replacement is very important.

Research motivation

Although total knee replacement is very successful, postoperative AKP is common and a major cause of patient dissatisfaction. By studying the influencing factors of AKP after TKA, we can improve the quality of life of patients and improve the surgical methods.

Research objectives

To study the influencing factors of AKP after TKA. We identified certain intraoperative factors that may improve the occurrence of postoperative AKP. It provides some help for the management of AKP after TKA.

Research methods

This study is a meta-analysis. We combined some previous randomized controlled trials to get new conclusions. We analyzed the influence of several different factors on AKP after TKA.

Research results

There are few randomized controlled trials for many factors, and more high-quality studies are needed to further explore.

Research conclusions

We found that patellar replacement or not did not affect the incidence of postoperative AKP. We found that different assessment methods for AKP may produce different results.

Research perspectives

More randomized controlled trials are needed for further validation in the future.