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Comparison of postoperative complications, where UKA matches or exceeds TKA in propensity score-matched cohorts.
| Parameter | UKA (%) | TKA (%) | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intraoperative fracture | 0.23 | 0.17 | p = 0.007 |
| Pulmonary edema | 0.06 | 0.02 | p < 0.0001 |
| Venous thromboembolism | 0.16 | 0.20 | p = 0.06 |
| Heart failure | 0.10 | 0.04 | p = 0.44 |
