scholarly journals Clinical Results of Contralateral Arthroscopic Meniscectomy Performed with Unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: Minimum 3-year Follow-up

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Jin Lee ◽  
Bum-Sik Lee ◽  
Jong-Min Kim ◽  
Seong-Il Bin
2021 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-83
Author(s):  
Jef De Mulder ◽  
Pieter Berger ◽  
Hilde Vandenneucker

Approximately 20% amongst patients are dissatisfied after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Bicruciate retaining (BCR) TKA offers superior knee kinematics and proprioception, but many surgeons abandoned its use because of complications and technical difficulties. Recently, two new BCR implant designs were introduced : Vanguard XP (Zimmer Biomet) and Journey XR (Smith&Nephew). We searched Pubmed, Limo, Embase and Cochrane, screened reference lists of eligible studies and included studies that met the inclusion criteria. We included 35 articles reporting on ten different BCR implants, including three articles presenting results of the Vanguard XP prosthesis. Unfortunately, no articles reporting on the results of the Journey XR prosthesis had been published. The BCR implants of the early 1970s showed good functional results, but a high rate of complications, mainly loosening and infections. The Townley Anatomic TKA was the first BCR implant with good clinical results, a low incidence of loosening and a high survivorship. One article of the three reporting on the Vanguard XP yielded high patient satisfaction (94%) with two revisions (1.4%). The two other articles reported three revisions (5%) after one year of follow-up and 19 revisions (13.4%) after three years of follow-up. Throughout history, the functional results of BCR TKA improved, with lessening of the complications. The short-term results of the Vanguard XP implant showed good functional results, but two out of three articles reported a high rate of loosening. Based on the results reported in this review, the use of BCR TKA is still debatable. Further high-level evidence research is necessary to assess the clinical benefit of BCR TKA.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tie-jian Li ◽  
Jing-yang Sun ◽  
Yin-qiao Du ◽  
Jun-min Shen ◽  
Bo-han Zhang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Extensor mechanism disruption following total knee arthroplasty is a destructive complication with poor outcomes. Presently, limited data exists regarding the direct repair therapy and long-term outcomes. This study was to evaluate the clinical results and complications of direct repair therapy, and compare it with similar studies to determine whether there is a better treatment. Methods During the period of 2008 to 2020, 31 patients underwent direct repair for an extensor mechanism disruption after total knee arthroplasty (15 patellar fractures, 9 patellar tendon disruptions, and 7 quadriceps tendon disruptions). Mean follow-up was 4.9 years. Demographic, operative, and clinical data were collected. The following statistical methods will be employed to analyze the data: descriptive statistics, paired t test, and the Kaplan-Meier method. Results For all 31 patients underwent direct repair for extensor mechanism disruption, 6 patients failed : 2 knees (6%) of infections and 4 knees (13%) of re-rupture. ROM was 94.1° ± 15.7° preoperatively to 73° ±52° postoperatively, average extensor lag reduced from 45° to 20.2° at follow-up, and the WOMAC and HSS averaged 65 and 72 points. The Kaplan-Meier estimated survivorship with failure for complications as the end point was 81% (95% confidence interval [95% CI], 42.7% to73.3%) at 12 years. Conclusion Direct repair of the extensor mechanism disruption is not an ideal therapy, it’s actually ineffective for the recovery of knee joint function in patients, and will remain severe knee extension lag. No matter which part of the extensor mechanism disruption, direct repair should not be the preferred treatment


The Knee ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 434-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suguru Nakamura ◽  
Yukihide Minoda ◽  
Shigeru Nakagawa ◽  
Yoshinori Kadoya ◽  
Susumu Takemura ◽  
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Author(s):  
Shuhei Hiyama ◽  
Tsuneari Takahashi ◽  
Katsushi Takeshita

AbstractKinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty (KATKA) was developed to improve the anatomical alignment of knee prostheses, assisting in restoring the native alignment of the knee and promoting physiological kinematics. Early clinical results were encouraging, showing better functional outcomes than with mechanically aligned total knee arthroplasty (MATKA). However, there have been concerns about implant survival, and follow-up at 10 years or more has not been reported. In addition, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing KATKA with MATKA have reported inconsistent results. The current meta-analysis of RCTs with a minimum of 2 years of follow-up investigated the clinical and radiological differences between KATKA and MATKA. A systematic review of the English language literature resulted in the inclusion of four RCTs. The meta-analysis found no significant difference in any of the following parameters: postoperative range of motion for flexion (mean difference for KATKA − MATKA [MD], 1.7 degrees; 95% confidence interval [CI], −1.4 to 4.8 degrees; p = 0.29) and extension (MD, 0.10 degrees; 95% CI, −0.99 to 1.2 degrees; p = 0.86); Oxford Knee Score (MD, 0.10 points; 95% CI, −1.5 to 1.7 points; p = 0.90); Knee Society Score (MD, 1.6 points; 95% CI, −2.8 to 6.0 points; p = 0.49); and Knee Function Score (MD, 1.4 points; 95% CI, −4.9 to 7.8 points; p = 0.66). In addition, there was no significant difference between KATKA and MATKA in the rate of complications requiring reoperation or revision surgery (odds ratio, 1.01; 95% CI, 0.25–4.09; p = 0.99) or in the length of hospital stay (MD, 1.0 days; 95% CI, −0.2 to 2.2 days; p = 0.092). KATKA did not increase the number of patients with poor clinical results due to implant position, particularly for varus placement of the tibial component. In this meta-analysis based on four RCTs with a minimum of 2 years of follow-up, KATKA were only relevant to cruciate retaining TKA and could not be extrapolated to posterior stabilized TKA. Patient-reported outcome measures with KATKA were not superior to those with MATKA.


2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (10) ◽  
pp. 999-1006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juned Ansari ◽  
Hemant Pandit ◽  
Tsuneari Takahashi

AbstractKinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty (KATKA) was developed to more anatomically align the knee prosthesis to restore the native alignment of the knee and promote physiological kinematics. Even though there are concerns with implant survival, and follow-up at 10 years or more after KATKA has not been reported, there is a negligible incidence of failure of a tibial component at 2 to 9 years. Early clinical results with this technique are encouraging and demonstrate better functional outcomes compared with mechanically aligned TKA (MATKA). The purpose of this study is to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature to determine whether there are any clinical differences between KATKA and MATKA. The authors conducted a systematic review of the English literature. Five randomized controlled trials (RCTs) which compared clinical outcomes of KATKA and MATKA were finally included. Four RCTs used patient-specific instrument, and one RCT used navigation. Data were extracted and meta-analysis was conducted. KATKA patients had better outcomes: Mean difference between KATKA and MATKA and p-value are presented in brackets after each variable: the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) (–12.5; p < 0.0001), Oxford Knee Score (OKS) (2.3; p = 0.030), combined Knee Society Score (C-KSS) (13.1; p < 0.0001), Knee Function Score (KFS) (6.4; p = 0.0070), and postoperative range of motion (ROM) (4.1°; p = 0.0010). There was no significant difference concerning the complication rates which needed reoperations or revision surgery (odds ratio, 1.01; p = 0.99). KATKA components had a more femoral valgus (–1.8°; p < 0.0001), more tibial varus (1.2°; p = 0.0001), and more tibial slope (1.2°; p = 0.0001), all being statistically significantly different. Better clinical outcomes were obtained in KATKA and component placement in KATKA is significantly different from that in MATKA. There was no increase of patients with poor clinical results due to implant position especially for varus placement of tibial component. This systematic review of five RCTs suggests that KATKA is of potential alternative method to MATKA since the risk of revision for tibial loosening is negligible compared with MATKA for the same follow-up period.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinya Toyoda ◽  
Takao Kaneko ◽  
Yuta Mochizuki ◽  
Masaru Hada ◽  
Kazutaka Takada ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The concept of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) was introduced in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in the late 1990s. The number of MIS TKAs has clearly decreased in recent years. An implant designed specifically for MIS TKA has been used all over the world, but there are no reports of long-term postoperative results. The purpose of this study was to characterize long-term clinical results with a minimum follow-up of 10 years. Methods This retrospective study included 109 consecutive patients with 143 NexGen CR-Flex prostheses, which are MIS tibial component prostheses designed specifically for MIS TKA. Twelve-year survival analysis was performed using Kaplan-Meier method. Revision surgery for any reason was the endpoint. Long-term clinical and radiographic results of 74 knees (55%) in 60 patients with more than 10 years of follow-up were analyzed. Results The cumulative survival rate of the single-radius posterior-stabilized TKA of 74 knees was 94.7% (95% confidence interval, 90–99%) at 12 years after surgery. Seven knees (9%) required additional surgery during the 10-year follow-up because of periprosthetic infections. Mean postoperative Knee Society knee score and functional score were 91 and 74 points, respectively. There were no cases of prosthesis breakage, polyethylene wear, or aseptic loosening of the prosthesis. Conclusion The prosthesis designed specifically for MIS TKA is associated with good survival and clinical results with a minimum follow-up of 10 years, even though MIS TKA has become less popular. Level of evidence III


Joints ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giacomo Stefani ◽  
Valerio Mattiuzzo ◽  
Greta Prestini ◽  
Carolina Civitenga ◽  
Roberto Calafiore ◽  
...  

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy in terms of clinical results and radiographic findings of using metaphyseal sleeves in revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and to check if the use of sleeves without stems did not impair such results. Methods In this retrospective study, 141 patients (143 knees) operated in the period 2008 to 2015 met the above-mentioned criteria and were invited to a medical examination including X-rays. A total of 121 knees were available for the study (44 in the group without stems and 77 in the group with stems). Mean follow-up was 63 months for the stemless group and 89 for the group with stems. Knee Society Score (KSS) (objective knee score) and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) were used as outcome scores and compared with baseline values, range of motion (ROM) was also compared with preop value and X-rays were also examined and compared with immediate postop X-rays to check signs of loosening and radiolucent lines, if any, and bone ingrowth. Satisfaction of the patients was also investigated using a linear scale from 1 to 10. Results KSS improved from 34 to 81 postop (39 to 81 in the stemless group) (p < 0.01), while WOMAC from 82% preop to 39% postop (76 to 37% in the stemless group) (p < 0.01). Forty-six patients were satisfied, 20 partially satisfied, and 11 unsatisfied (respectively 25–14–5 in the stemless group). ROM improved from 89 degrees preop to 99 degrees postop (93 to 98 degrees in the stemless group). X-rays showed no loosening of the implant, radiolucent lines in 8 patients, and bone ingrowth in 113 out of 121 patients. Conclusion In this midterm follow-up study, we found a significant improvement in clinical results compared with preop values. We found no difference between the two groups (with and without stems) thus suggesting that the use of stemless sleeves does not impair results in revision TKA. Level of Evidence Therapeutic case series, level IV.


Author(s):  
Jung-Won Lim ◽  
Yong-Beom Park ◽  
Dong-Hoon Lee ◽  
Han-Jun Lee

AbstractThis study aimed to evaluate whether manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) affect clinical outcome including range of motion (ROM) and patient satisfaction after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). It is hypothesized that MUA improves clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction after primary TKA. This retrospective study analyzed 97 patients who underwent staged bilateral primary TKA. MUA of knee flexion more than 120 degrees was performed a week after index surgery just before operation of the opposite site. The first knees with MUA were classified as the MUA group and the second knees without MUA as the control group. ROM, Knee Society Knee Score, Knee Society Functional Score, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) score, and patient satisfaction were assessed. Postoperative flexion was significantly greater in the MUA group during 6 months follow-up (6 weeks: 111.6 vs. 99.8 degrees, p < 0.001; 3 months: 115.9 vs. 110.2 degrees, p = 0.001; 6 months: 120.2 vs. 117.0 degrees, p = 0.019). Clinical outcomes also showed similar results with knee flexion during 2 years follow-up. Patient satisfaction was significantly high in the MUA group during 12 months (3 months: 80.2 vs. 71.5, p < 0.001; 6 months: 85.8 vs. 79.8, p < 0.001; 12 months: 86.1 vs. 83.9, p < 0.001; 24 months: 86.6 vs. 85.5, p = 0.013). MUA yielded improvement of clinical outcomes including ROM, and patient satisfaction, especially in the early period after TKA. MUA in the first knee could be taken into account to obtain early recovery and to improve patient satisfaction in staged bilateral TKA.


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