A Comparison of 2 Tibial Inserts of Different Constraint for Cruciate-Retaining Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Additional Tool for Balancing the Posterior Cruciate Ligament

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 425-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger H. Emerson ◽  
John W. Barrington ◽  
Seun A. Olugbode ◽  
Omar K. Alnachoukati
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Posterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Cruciate Retaining ◽  
Additional Tool ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Primary Total Knee

scholarly journals A Surgical Reduction Technique for Posterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion Fracture in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comparison Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Lin ◽  
Jinghui Niu ◽  
Yike Dai ◽  
Huaxing Zhang ◽  
Jing Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Posterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Avulsion Fracture ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Cruciate Retaining ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Pcl Avulsion

Abstract Background: Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) avulsion fracture of tibia is an uncommon but serious complication during primary cruciate retaining total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The first objective of this report was to conduct a retrospective cohort study to investigate the incidence and potential risk factors of PCL avulsion fracture in primary cruciate-retaining TKA. The second objective was to assess the functional outcomes of the knee after reduction of PCL avulsion fracture.Methods: From January 2014 to January 2016, 56 patients who experienced PCL avulsion fracture of tibia in primary cruciate-retaining TKA were included in study group. Patients in this group underwent reduction of avulsion fracture. In this period, we selected 224 patients (control group) for comparison. Patients in this group also underwent the same TKA but no PCL avulsion fracture occurred. Range of motion of the knee and Knee Society Scores were assessed. The forgotten joint score was used to analyze the ability to forget the joint. Differences were considered statistically significant at p < 0.05.Results: In our series, the incidence of PCL avulsion fracture was 4.6%. There was no significant differences with regard to preoperative or postoperative range of motion of the knee (p > 0.05). At the final follow-up of 4 years, the mean clinical scores of study and control groups were 92.4±2.7 and 93.6±1.9, respectively (p > 0.05). The mean functional scores were 85.1±1.8 and 87.1±1.2, respectively (p > 0.05). There was no significant statistical difference with regard to forgotten joint score (p > 0.05). Conclusions: The incidence of PCL avulsion fracture of tibia is relatively high. Older age and female gender were two risk factors of fracture in primary cruciate-retaining TKA. Reduction of PCL avulsion fracture with high-strength line can achieve good stability and function of the knee.

scholarly journals Early outcomes of posterior cruciate retaining primary total knee arthroplasty in patients of osteoarthritis in Indian population

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 463
Author(s):  
Sunil Kumar Dash ◽  
Sanket Mishra ◽  
Sumanyu Tripathy ◽  
Manish Sharma ◽  
Aurobinda Das
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Walking Distance ◽  
Cruciate Retaining ◽  
Functional Parameters ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Primary Total Knee

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Total knee replacement arthroplasty today has become the final treatment option for patients with unsalvageable, severely arthritic, painful and deformed knees. In India the numbers of such surgeries are steadily on the rise with bulk of the patients being relatively younger group. Amongst several factors affecting the kinematics of knee, variations in surface geometry and the retention or sacrificing the posterior cruciate ligament is considered especially important. The role of the retaining a PCL on the demographic, clinical and functional parameters of a patient undergoing TKA remains controversial. The aim of the study was to evaluate the outcomes of cruciate retaining primary total knee arthroplasty in patients of osteoarthritis in relation to demographic, clinical and functional parameters.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> 20 knees from 12 patients of osteoarthritis including 8 females and 4 males in age group 45-80 years were operated with cruciate retaining implants. The pre and postoperative evaluations were done radiologicaly and clinically using new knee society score. Patients were followed up for minimum 1 year.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> evaluations of patients revealed good postoperative improvements at subsequent follow up in comparison to preoperative scores. The average range of movement improved by 43.3 degree. The objective, patients satisfaction and functional score improved with scores of 89, 34 and 89.7 at 1 year follow up. The walking distance and staircase climbing, squatting scores also did well. Age did not seem to affect overall outcomes with males having slightly better postoperative scoring overall.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> In Indian population when the patient is young, high demanding, the retention of cruciate ligaments gives excellent postoperative functionality and objectivity and should be always considered as first choice surgery.</p>

scholarly journals A Surgical Reduction Technique for Posterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion Fracture in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comparison Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Lin ◽  
Jinghui Niu ◽  
Yike Dai ◽  
Huaxing Zhang ◽  
Jing Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Posterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Avulsion Fracture ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Cruciate Retaining ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Pcl Avulsion

Abstract Background: Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) avulsion fracture of tibia is an uncommon but serious complication during primary cruciate retaining total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The first objective of this report was to conduct a retrospective cohort study to investigate the incidence and potential risk factors of PCL avulsion fracture in primary cruciate-retaining TKA. The second objective was to assess the functional outcomes of the knee after reduction of PCL avulsion fracture.Methods: From January 2014 to January 2016, 56 patients who experienced PCL avulsion fracture of tibia in primary cruciate-retaining TKA were included in study group. Patients in this group underwent reduction of avulsion fracture. In this period, we selected 224 patients (control group) for comparison. Patients in this group also underwent the same TKA but no PCL avulsion fracture occurred. Range of motion of the knee and Knee Society Scores were assessed. The forgotten joint score was used to analyze the ability to forget the joint. Differences were considered statistically significant at p < 0.05.Results: In our series, the incidence of PCL avulsion fracture was 4.6%. There was no significant differences (p > 0.05) with regard to preoperative or postoperative range of motion of the knee, final 4 year mean clinical score in study and control groups 92.4 ± 2.7 and 93.6 ± 1.9, respectively, and mean functional scores of 85.1 ± 1.8 and 87.1 ± 1.2, respectively.Conclusions: The incidence of PCL avulsion fracture of tibia is relatively high. Older age and female gender were two risk factors of fracture in primary cruciate-retaining TKA. Reduction of PCL avulsion fracture with high-strength line can achieve good stability and function of the knee.

A Cam–Post Mechanism Is No Longer Necessary in Modern Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (08) ◽  
pp. 710-713 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Michael Meneghini ◽  
Michael D. Stefl ◽  
W. Andrew Hodge ◽  
Scott A. Banks
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Conclusive Evidence ◽  
Clinical Difference ◽  
Medial Pivot ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Primary Total Knee

AbstractConclusive evidence supporting a clinical difference between posterior-stabilized (PS) and cruciate-retaining (CR) designs in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) does not currently exist, despite both designs being used for decades. Proponents of PS designs that employ a cam-and-post mechanism cite in vivo fluoroscopic data that demonstrate improved posterior rollback; however, optimal rollback has never been correlated to superior clinical outcomes. Recently, anterior-lipped and more conforming CR bearings, such as ultracongruent, medial pivot, and dual-pivot designs, have been used to substitute for the posterior cruciate ligament and obviate the need for the cam–post mechanism of a traditional PS design. Advantages of avoiding a PS TKA include eliminating the risk of box cut induced femoral condylar fracture, improving operative efficiency by removing procedural steps, removing the articulation that is a source of wear, postdeformation, breakage, or dislocation, and eliminating patellar clunk. Health care reform efforts mandate cost reduction, and procedural efficiencies and minimizing inventory through the removal of unnecessary bearing options foster that initiative.

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