scholarly journals Knee Loading due to Varus and External Rotation in Gait Supports Medial Compartment Wear in Total Knee Arthroplasty

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norman Timothy L ◽  
Hutchison Joel ◽  
Gardner Michael R ◽  
Blaha J David
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Medial Compartment ◽  
Knee Loading ◽  
Total Knee

scholarly journals Over-constrained kinematic of the medial compartment leads to lower clinical outcomes after total knee arthroplasty

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Pizza ◽  
Stefano Di Paolo ◽  
Raffaele Zinno ◽  
Giulio Maria Marcheggiani Muccioli ◽  
Piero Agostinone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Motor Task ◽  
Medial Compartment ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Contact Points ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Medial Pivot ◽  
Total Knee

Abstract Purpose To investigate if postoperative clinical outcomes correlate with specific kinematic patterns after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery. The hypothesis was that the group of patients with higher clinical outcomes would have shown postoperative medial pivot kinematics, while the group of patients with lower clinical outcomes would have not. Methods 52 patients undergoing TKA surgery were prospectively evaluated at least a year of follow-up (13.5 ± 6.8 months) through clinical and functional Knee Society Score (KSS), and kinematically through dynamic radiostereometric analysis (RSA) during a sit-to-stand motor task. Patients received posterior-stabilized TKA design. Based on the result of the KSS, patients were divided into two groups: “KSS > 70 group”, patients with a good-to-excellent score (93.1 ± 6.8 points, n = 44); “KSS < 70 group”, patients with a fair-to-poor score (53.3 ± 18.3 points, n = 8). The anteroposterior (AP) low point (lowest femorotibial contact points) translation of medial and lateral femoral compartments was compared through Student’s t test (p < 0.05). Results Low point AP translation of the medial compartment was significantly lower (p < 0.05) than the lateral one in both the KSS > 70 (6.1 mm ± 4.4 mm vs 10.7 mm ± 4.6 mm) and the KSS < 70 groups (2.7 mm ± 3.5 mm vs 11.0 mm ± 5.6 mm). Furthermore, the AP translation of the lateral femoral compartment was not significantly different (p > 0.05) between the two groups, while the AP translation of the medial femoral compartment was significantly higher for the KSS > 70 group (p = 0.0442). Conclusion In the group of patients with a postoperative KSS < 70, the medial compartment translation was almost one-fourth of the lateral one. Surgeons should be aware that an over-constrained kinematic of the medial compartment might lead to lower clinical outcomes. Level of evidence II.

Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty versus High tibial osteotomy in treatment of isolated medial compartment Osteoarthritis of knee: A Systematic Review and MetaAnalysis

QJM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Mostafa El-Ganzoury ◽  
Zeiad Mohamed Zakaria ◽  
Ahmed Elsayed ◽  
Abd Ellah Elwarwary
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
High Tibial Osteotomy ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Medial Compartment ◽  
Tibial Osteotomy ◽  
Medial Compartment Osteoarthritis ◽  
Total Knee

Abstract Background Several surgical procedures have been mentioned to treat medial compartment osteoarthritis (OA), as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) and high tibial osteotomy (HTO). Objectives The aim of the study is a systematic review & meta analysis conducted to compare the outcomes between UKA & HTO in different types of patients diagnosed as an isolated medial compartment OA who treated with UKA or HTO and statistically compare between their results of pain, range of motion, complications, and i ncidence of revision to TKA using studies published between 2009 to 2019 from any country. Patients and Methods The review will be restricted to Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), clinical trials, and comparative studies, either prospective or retrospective, which studied the outcome of HTO versus UKA of isolated medial compartment osteoarthritis patients, articles published in English &published during 2009 to 2019. Results About 150 articles were found using search keywords. By filtration and screening of the title and exclusion of unrelated articles, about 60 articles were found. By applications of all inclusion and exclusion criteria, only 12 articles were fit to undergo this meta-analysis. Conclusion In conclusion, there were no significant differences in the pain score, knee score, complication rate and revision rate to TKA between HTO and UKA, while the HTO group manifested superior ROM compared to the UKA group. So, HTO may be convenient for patients with high activity requirements. Over time, both groups exhibited increased revision rates with the deteriorated clinical outcomes. Therefore when deciding on a therapeutic plan, the ability to revise these failed choices of treatment to a total knee arthroplasty should be a major consideration. This may assist surgeons in their choice. Based on the findings of current meta-analysis, it appears that the two groups have the same efficiency and safety in the treatment of medial knee OA.

Incidence of Femoral Component Malrotation Using Posterior Condylar Referencing in Total Knee Arthroplasty

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (10) ◽  
pp. 971-977
Author(s):  
Diana K. Lee ◽  
Matthew J. Grosso ◽  
David P. Trofa ◽  
Julian J. Sonnenfeld ◽  
H. John Cooper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Femoral Component ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Prognostic Impact ◽  
Posterior Condylar Axis ◽  
Femoral Component Rotation ◽  
Component Rotation ◽  
Posterior Condylar ◽  
Total Knee

AbstractProper femoral component rotation in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is important, given the prognostic impact of a poorly positioned component. The purpose of this observational study was to determine the incidence of femoral component malrotation using posterior condylar axis (PCA) referencing. A total of 100 knees in 92 patients with varus gonarthritis of the knee undergoing primary TKA using a standard medial parapatellar approach were evaluated intraoperatively. After distal femoral resection, the standard femoral sizing guide referencing the posterior condylar axis was used to set femoral component rotation. This was then compared with both the transepicondylar (TEA) and trochlear anteroposterior axes (TRAx). Disparites were recorded and corrected in line with the epicondylar axis. Rotational adjustment for addition of further external rotation was made in 13 (13.0%) cases. In seven cases, the medial pin sites were raised between 1 and 3 mm, and in six cases, the lateral pin site was lowered between 1 and 3 mm (based on risk of notching the femoral cortex). It is critical to not rely exclusively on the PCA to confirm rotational positioning of the femoral component as predicted by posterior condylar referencing guides. Intraoperative adjustment and confirmation using the TEA and TRAx occurred in 13% of primary TKA cases, which might have, otherwise, had a significant effect on the clinical outcome.

scholarly journals Proximal Fibular Osteotomy – Simplest and Most Effective Mean to Delay Total Knee Arthroplasty

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Knee Joint ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Oxford Knee Score ◽  
Joint Space ◽  
Medial Compartment ◽  
Knee Score ◽  
Fibular Osteotomy ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Total Knee

Background: Osteoarthritis involves degeneration of articular cartilage seen with increasing age. The knee joint, the most common joint that falls prey to attacks of osteoarthritis, has 30% incidence in population above 60 years. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the main surgical option for orthopaedics. Though it corrects the deformity and relieves pain, yet it is not the treatment of choice in younger population. This study aimed to validate the effects of proximal fibular osteotomy (PFO) as a newer technique in managing medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. Methods: The diagnosed patients for medial compartment knee joint osteoarthritis were selected for study from Dr. Ziauddin University hospital of Karachi. Excluded were aged less than 40 years, or with BMI more than 30, and patients with tri-compartmental arthritis. Medial and lateral joint spaces along with Oxford knee score were measured and recorded pre- and post-operatively. Patients underwent PFO after giving written and informed consent. Results: Total number of patients selected was 30 for this study; 21 (70%) females, and 9 (30%) males (mean age 58.8 years). Mean pre-operative measured medial joint space on standard antero-posterior (AP) radiograph was 0.442± 0.04 cm. Mean recorded pre-operative Oxford knee score was 23.87±3.74 mm. Improvement was observed in mean postoperative medial joint space to 0.572± 0 .066 cm and mean post-operative Oxford knee score to 40.2±5.8mm. Conclusion: This study concludes that PFO significantly improves joint function in patients with medial compartment osteoarthritis knee and may delay the need for total knee arthroplasty, if carried out at an appropriate stage. Keywords: Osteotomy; Osteoarthritis; Total Knee Arthroplasty.

scholarly journals Optimal Design of Patient-Specific Total Knee Arthroplasty for Improvement in Wear Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 2023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong-Gon Koh ◽  
Kyung-Hwan Jung ◽  
Hyoung-Taek Hong ◽  
Kang-Min Kim ◽  
Kyoung-Tak Kang
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Optimal Design ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Patient Specific ◽  
Fe Modelling ◽  
Wear Performance ◽  
Wear Rates ◽  
Tibial Insert ◽  
Total Knee

Life expectancy is on the rise and, concurrently, the demand for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), which lasts a lifetime, is increasing. To meet this demand, improved TKA designs have been introduced. Recent advances in radiography and manufacturing techniques have enabled the production of patient-specific TKA. Nevertheless, concerns regarding the wear performance, which limit the lifespan of TKA, remain to be addressed. This study aims at reducing the wear in patient-specific TKA using design optimization and parametric three-dimensional (3D) finite-element (FE) modelling. The femoral component design was implemented in a patient-specific manner, whereas the tibial insert conformity remained to be determined by design variables. The gait cycle loading condition was applied, and the optimized model was validated by the results obtained from the experimental wear tests. The wear predictions were iterated for five million gait cycles using the computational model with force-controlled input. Similar patterns for internal/external rotation and anterior/posterior translation were observed in both initial and optimal models. The wear rates for initial and optimal models were recorded as 23.2 mm3/million cycles and 16.7 mm3/million cycles, respectively. Moreover, the experimental wear rate in the optimal design was 17.8 mm3/million cycles, which validated our optimization procedure. This study suggests that tibial insert conformity is an important factor in influencing the wear performance of patient-specific TKA, and it is capable of providing improved clinical results through enhanced design selections. This finding can boost the future development of patient-specific TKA, and it can be extended to other joint-replacement designs. However, further research is required to explore the potential clinical benefits of the improved wear performance demonstrated in this study.

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