Systematic Reviews
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World J Orthop. Jul 18, 2025; 16(7): 107869
Published online Jul 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i7.107869
Table 1 Description of the studies included in the meta-analysis
Ref.
Year of publication
Sample size
Outcomes measured
Country
Any comorbidity
Post-op follow-up period
Level of evidence
Risk of bias
Kim et al[13]2020101LL, PT, SSSouth KoreaKnee FC in all patients3 months, 12 monthsPre and post study designModerate
Kitagawa et al[10]2021110LL, PT, SS, PIJapanMaximum had knee FC1 monthPre and post study designModerate
Batibay et al[8]202083LL, PT, SS, PITurkey-12-63 months, mean 37 monthsPre and post study designModerate
Han et al[12]202136LL, PT, SS, PISouth KoreaKnee FC in all patients2 weeks, 6 weeks, 6 months, 1 year, 2 yearsPre and post study designModerate
Shichman et al[9]2023113LL, PT, SSUnited StatesKnee FC in 20 patients3 monthsPre and post study designModerate
Puthiyapura et al[11]202232LL, PT, SS, PIIndiaKnee FC (> 100) correction in 15/32 patients3 monthsPre and post study designModerate