Table 7 Variables other than ‘resurfacing vs. non-resurfacing’, associated with kneeling post TKA
From: Patellar resurfacing and kneeling ability after total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review
Study | Year | Variables | Significance | P = value | Conclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Huish Jr et al. [23] | 2020 | Gender | Significant | 0.02* | Kneeling ability higher in females |
Rooks et al [24] | 2020 | Gender | Significant |  < 0.01* | Kneeling ability higher in males |
BMI | Significant | NR | Patients with BMI > 33 was less likely to be able to kneel | ||
Age | Not significant | NR | Â | ||
Type of Implant | Not significant | NR | Â | ||
Wilding et al. [26] | 2019 | Post-operative flexion | Significant | 0.01* | Knees that were able to flex ≥ 100° were more likely to be able to kneel |
Age | Not significant | 0.54 | Â | ||
PCL retaining vs sacrificing prostheses | Not significant | 0.54 | Â | ||
Revision vs Primary TKA | Not significant | 0.41 | Â | ||
Palmer et al. [30] | 2002 | Post-operative flexion | Not significant | 0.60 | Â |
KSS | Not significant | 0.60 | Â |