What proportion of patients report long-term pain after total hip or knee replacement for osteoarthritis? A systematic review of prospective studies in unselected patients

Beswick, Andrew David; Wylde, Vikki; Gooberman-Hill, Rachael; Blom, Ashley; Dieppe, Paul

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2011-000435

What proportion of patients report long-term pain after total hip or knee replacement for osteoarthritis? A systematic review of prospective studies in unselected patients

Background Total hip or knee replacement is highly successful when judged by prosthesis-related outcomes. However, some people experience long-term pain. Objectives To review published studies in representative populations with total hip or knee replacement for the treatment of osteoarthritis rep…