The influence of age and gender on the outcome of total knee arthroplasty.

Abstract

1. The influence of age and gender on the outcome of total knee arthroplasty was examined in 762 knees (490 patients). 2. Gender was shown not to significantly affect the outcome of total knee arthroplasty. Age was observed to produce a significant difference. 3. These results confirm the clinical expectation that both male and female older patients can expect equally favorable outcomes following total knee arthroplasty.