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2026
Does physician continuity matter? Impact on satisfaction and functional outcomes after total knee arthroplasty
Despite high success rates of total knee arthroplasty (TKA), up to 20% of patients report dissatisfaction. Physician continuity—receiving indication, surgery, and follow-up from the same physician—may improve communication, trust, adherence, and satisfaction, yet its effect has rarely been investigated. This retrospect...
M. Kurk, Kutalmış Albayrak, Baris Ozkul et al.
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