Table 7 Results of sensitivity analysis
Outcome of interest | n reporting studies | n events | OR or rate (%) | 95% CI | Statistical model | I2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30-dRR | 11 | 250,905 | 4.8 | 3.5–6.3 | RE | 99.5% |
AEs rate | 13 | 373,290 | 5.4 | 3.7–7.4 | RE | 99.8% |
Subgroup analysis | ||||||
  pTKA vs rTKA: OR, AEs | 2 | pTKA: 70,867 rTKA: 5556 | OR: 0.6 | 0.5–0.7 | FE | 0% |
  pTKA vs rTKA: OR, 30-dRR | 4 | pTKA: 268,410 rTKA: 10,022 | OR: 0.6 | 0.5–0.6 | RE | 37% |
  30-dRR (rTKA) | 5 | 11,776 | 7.6 | 6.2–9.0 | RE | 83% |
  AEs (rTKA) | 3 | 10,533 | 8.0 | 7.0–9.0 | RE | 60% |