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World J Methodol. Dec 20, 2025; 15(4): 102758
Published online Dec 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i4.102758
Published online Dec 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i4.102758
Table 3 Frequency of combined events (death or major complication) at 3 months postoperative in patients with and without depression, n (%)
Characteristic | With depression (n = 21) | Without depression (n = 75) | P value |
Combined final event: Major complication or death. | 4 (19) | 16 (21.3) | 1 |
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke) | 1 (4.8) | 0 (0) | N/A |
Arrhythmia | 0 (0) | 1 (1.3) | N/A |
Acute coronary event | 0 (0) | 1 (1.3) | N/A |
Heart failure | 0 (0) | 5 (6.7) | N/A |
Non-prosthetic infection | 1 (4.8) | 2 (2.7) | 0.5 |
Periprosthetic infection | 0 (0) | 1 (1.3) | N/A |
Acute renal failure | 1 (4.8) | 4 (5.3) | 1 |
Major bleeding | 0 (0) | 2 (2.7) | N/A |
Deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism | 1 (4.8) | 5 (6.7) | 1 |
Death | 0 (0) | 1 (1.3) | N/A |
- Citation: Nicolino TI, Smietniansky M, Boietti B, Garcia-Mansilla I, Carbo L, Martinez CB. Impact of depression on functional status in elderly patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. World J Methodol 2025; 15(4): 102758
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2222-0682/full/v15/i4/102758.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5662/wjm.v15.i4.102758