This study aimed to translate and culturally adapt the Injury–Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport scale (I-PRRS) into Thai and evaluate the measurement properties of the Thai version (TH-I-PRRS).
Methods
The I-PRRS was translated according to international guidelines. Athletes who had undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction during the previous 6 months to 5 years were recruited to complete two sets of questionnaires. At baseline, participants filled out the TH-I-PRRS questionnaire and other relevant measures. After 2 weeks, they completed the TH-I-PRRS again, along with the Global Rating of Change scale.
Results
The TH-I-PRRS was successfully translated from English. A total of 142 patients (mean age: 30.7 ± 8.9 years; 83.1% male) participated. Eight of nine predefined hypotheses (88.9%) regarding correlations between the TH-I-PRRS and other measures were confirmed, indicating good construct validity. The TH-I-PRRS exhibited excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.92; 95% CI: 0.90–0.94) and high test–retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.83; 95% CI: 0.66–0.90). No floor or ceiling effects were observed.
Conclusion
The TH-I-PRRS is a valid and reliable tool for evaluating the psychological readiness of athletes to return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-18DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100353
Youngji Kim , Eriksson Karl , Muneaki Ishijima , Sylvain Guy , Christophe Jacquet , Matthieu Ollivier
Meniscectomy is known to alter the mechanics, stability, and kinematics of the tibiofemoral joint, leading to early knee osteoarthritis (KOA). While several meniscal substitutions exist, such as meniscus allograft transplantation, collagen meniscus implants, and artificial substitutes, they often come with technical challenges, high costs, and risks, including allograft failure, infections, and disease transmission. Tendon autografts emerge as a promising option, offering safety, availability, biocompatibility, and a reduced risk of pathophoresis. This review delves into basic, in vivo, in vitro, and biomechanical studies alongside clinical outcomes and future prospects of tendon autografts as meniscus substitutes. A thorough understanding of this option is vital for integrating these evolving techniques into clinical practice and mitigating early KOA progression.
{"title":"The potential of tendon autograft as meniscus substitution: Current concepts","authors":"Youngji Kim , Eriksson Karl , Muneaki Ishijima , Sylvain Guy , Christophe Jacquet , Matthieu Ollivier","doi":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100353","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100353","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Meniscectomy is known to alter the mechanics, stability, and kinematics of the tibiofemoral joint, leading to early knee osteoarthritis (KOA). While several meniscal substitutions exist, such as meniscus allograft transplantation, collagen meniscus implants, and artificial substitutes, they often come with technical challenges, high costs, and risks, including allograft failure, infections, and disease transmission. Tendon autografts emerge as a promising option, offering safety, availability, biocompatibility, and a reduced risk of pathophoresis. This review delves into basic, in vivo, in vitro, and biomechanical studies alongside clinical outcomes and future prospects of tendon autografts as meniscus substitutes. A thorough understanding of this option is vital for integrating these evolving techniques into clinical practice and mitigating early KOA progression.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36847,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine","volume":"9 6","pages":"Article 100353"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142476780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-16DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100343
Todd E. Bertrand , Patricia R. Melvin, Adolph V. Lombardi Jr., Keith R. Berend
Medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) has increased in popularity for the treatment of end-stage anteromedial osteoarthritis in part secondary to its quicker recovery, improved function, and decreased risk of medical complications over total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, despite the success of medial UKA, dilemma still exists over certain patient characteristics as to suitability for undergoing the procedure. In addition to patient age, body mass index (BMI), and the presence, or lack thereof, of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), one of the most contentious issues surrounding suitability for medial UKA is the preoperative status of the patellofemoral joint (PFJ). This review aims to look at the historical factors leading to the current dilemma as well as recent evidence surrounding anterior knee pain and preoperative PFJ arthritis on the survivability and outcomes of medial UKA. This article will also evaluate other PFJ factors possibly affecting the outcome of medial UKA such as lateral patellar subluxation and lateral facet grooving, future perspectives that may influence the utilization of medial UKA such as cementless implants, and the choice of mobile versus fixed bearing articulations.
{"title":"Is patella facet arthritis a contraindication to unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: Current concepts","authors":"Todd E. Bertrand , Patricia R. Melvin, Adolph V. Lombardi Jr., Keith R. Berend","doi":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100343","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100343","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) has increased in popularity for the treatment of end-stage anteromedial osteoarthritis in part secondary to its quicker recovery, improved function, and decreased risk of medical complications over total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, despite the success of medial UKA, dilemma still exists over certain patient characteristics as to suitability for undergoing the procedure. In addition to patient age, body mass index (BMI), and the presence, or lack thereof, of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), one of the most contentious issues surrounding suitability for medial UKA is the preoperative status of the patellofemoral joint (PFJ). This review aims to look at the historical factors leading to the current dilemma as well as recent evidence surrounding anterior knee pain and preoperative PFJ arthritis on the survivability and outcomes of medial UKA. This article will also evaluate other PFJ factors possibly affecting the outcome of medial UKA such as lateral patellar subluxation and lateral facet grooving, future perspectives that may influence the utilization of medial UKA such as cementless implants, and the choice of mobile versus fixed bearing articulations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36847,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine","volume":"9 6","pages":"Article 100343"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142476769","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-16DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100348
Jobe Shatrov, Philippe Neyret
The success of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) for monocompartmental knee arthritis is reliant on appropriate patient selection. This article addresses the clinical challenges that may arise when attempting to identify patients likely to have favorable outcomes following UKA. Despite advancements of implant design and accuracy of surgical tools, considerable challenges persist in predicting patient specific success and satisfaction following UKA. Variation in patient characteristics, healthcare practices, and outcomes in the literature make the establishment of a strict set of universal guidelines difficult. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of patient selection for UKA, acknowledging the existing clinical dilemmas and challenges faced by clinicians and proposing avenues for future research including the integration of patient predictive models, advanced imaging, and artificial intelligence to enhance predictive accuracy.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-16DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100334
Peter McEwen , Abbas Omar , Takafumi Hiranaka
Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is in many ways the ultimate kinematic operation, as the express aim is to resurface the diseased side of the joint and restore pre-arthritic alignment and balance while maintaining integrity of both cruciate ligaments. An increasing body of knowledge relates the outcomes of UKA to pre-arthritic anatomy rather than an arbitrarily defined neutral. The Coronal Plane Alignment of the Knee (CPAK) classification provides a validated technique for calculating pre-arthritic limb alignment (the arithmetic hip-knee-ankle angle (aHKA)) and joint line obliquity (JLO) and will enable a greater understanding of the interactions between pre-arthritic anatomy, choice of prosthetic position and outcomes. When pre-arthritic alignment is not taken into consideration a post-operative limb alignment of mild to moderate varus for medial UKA and moderate valgus for lateral UKA appears to produce the best outcomes. When pre-arthritic anatomy is taken into account, superior results have been reported with restoration of pre-arthritic limb alignment and joint line obliquity. Restriction boundaries have yet to be clearly defined for tibial component coronal and hip-knee-ankle (HKA) angles when applying this new paradigm, but existing evidence would suggest a 6° varus limit for the tibial coronal angle may be a reasonable starting point. Lateral UKA has inherent differences in terms of tibial component positioning and ligament balance targets. Mobile bearing UKA demands a three-dimensional understanding of the effect of implant position on bearing stability. Modification of technique is necessary to produce anatomic tibia component angles with equipment designed for mechanical alignment. Robotic technology allows accurate understanding of pre-arthritic anatomy, precise reproduction of patient specific virtual planning, equally precise manipulation of soft tissue balance, and future research using these platforms is likely to further clarify in terms of ideal patient-specific component and limb alignment targets.
{"title":"Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: What is the optimal alignment correction to achieve success? The role of kinematic alignment","authors":"Peter McEwen , Abbas Omar , Takafumi Hiranaka","doi":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100334","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100334","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is in many ways the ultimate kinematic operation, as the express aim is to resurface the diseased side of the joint and restore pre-arthritic alignment and balance while maintaining integrity of both cruciate ligaments. An increasing body of knowledge relates the outcomes of UKA to pre-arthritic anatomy rather than an arbitrarily defined neutral. The Coronal Plane Alignment of the Knee (CPAK) classification provides a validated technique for calculating pre-arthritic limb alignment (the arithmetic hip-knee-ankle angle (aHKA)) and joint line obliquity (JLO) and will enable a greater understanding of the interactions between pre-arthritic anatomy, choice of prosthetic position and outcomes. When pre-arthritic alignment is not taken into consideration a post-operative limb alignment of mild to moderate varus for medial UKA and moderate valgus for lateral UKA appears to produce the best outcomes. When pre-arthritic anatomy is taken into account, superior results have been reported with restoration of pre-arthritic limb alignment and joint line obliquity. Restriction boundaries have yet to be clearly defined for tibial component coronal and hip-knee-ankle (HKA) angles when applying this new paradigm, but existing evidence would suggest a 6° varus limit for the tibial coronal angle may be a reasonable starting point. Lateral UKA has inherent differences in terms of tibial component positioning and ligament balance targets. Mobile bearing UKA demands a three-dimensional understanding of the effect of implant position on bearing stability. Modification of technique is necessary to produce anatomic tibia component angles with equipment designed for mechanical alignment. Robotic technology allows accurate understanding of pre-arthritic anatomy, precise reproduction of patient specific virtual planning, equally precise manipulation of soft tissue balance, and future research using these platforms is likely to further clarify in terms of ideal patient-specific component and limb alignment targets.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36847,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine","volume":"9 6","pages":"Article 100334"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142476782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-15DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100339
David Figueroa , Francisco Figueroa , Rodrigo Guiloff , Esteban Stocker
Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) faces significant challenges, including lower survival rates and higher revision rates than total knee arthroplasty (TKA). To address these issues, technological advancements like custom-made implants (CMI), patient-specific alignment (PSA), and computer-assisted systems (CAS) are being explored. These innovations aim to tailor procedures to individual joint morphology, soft tissue balance, and limb alignment, moving away from the traditional “one size fits all” approach. Early studies suggest that CMI may improve survival rates and patient-reported outcomes, though conclusive evidence is lacking. PSA shows potential for restoring pre-surgical alignment; however, its long-term benefits are uncertain. CAS improves implant placement precision and ligament balance; nevertheless, long-term survival data remain inconclusive. Moreover, economic and implementation challenges, such as cost and the need for specialized training, remain underexplored. While promising, further research is needed to fully understand the long-term efficacy and practical application of these technologies in UKA.
{"title":"New technology: Custom made implants, patient-specific alignment, and navigation – How to convince my hospital it's worth it: Current concepts","authors":"David Figueroa , Francisco Figueroa , Rodrigo Guiloff , Esteban Stocker","doi":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100339","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100339","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) faces significant challenges, including lower survival rates and higher revision rates than total knee arthroplasty (TKA). To address these issues, technological advancements like custom-made implants (CMI), patient-specific alignment (PSA), and computer-assisted systems (CAS) are being explored. These innovations aim to tailor procedures to individual joint morphology, soft tissue balance, and limb alignment, moving away from the traditional “one size fits all” approach. Early studies suggest that CMI may improve survival rates and patient-reported outcomes, though conclusive evidence is lacking. PSA shows potential for restoring pre-surgical alignment; however, its long-term benefits are uncertain. CAS improves implant placement precision and ligament balance; nevertheless, long-term survival data remain inconclusive. Moreover, economic and implementation challenges, such as cost and the need for specialized training, remain underexplored. While promising, further research is needed to fully understand the long-term efficacy and practical application of these technologies in UKA.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36847,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine","volume":"9 6","pages":"Article 100339"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142476771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-15DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100342
Gabriel Baron , Sebastián Ruidíaz , Rodrigo Torres
Lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (LUKA) is a favorable alternative to distal femoral osteotomy and total knee arthroplasty in patients with isolated lateral compartment knee osteoarthritis; however, it only accounts for less than 1 % of the total number of knee replacements documented in national joint registries.
The anatomy and biomechanics of the lateral knee compartment differ from the medial side, with a greater intrinsic laxity of the lateral collateral ligament complex compared with medial structures. Indications and surgical techniques must be tailored to each unicompartmental replacement to optimize outcomes and mitigate complications. This article will discuss the clinical indications, preoperative evaluation and workup, surgical technique, and outcomes for LUKA.
{"title":"Perfect indications and how to avoid complications in lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty","authors":"Gabriel Baron , Sebastián Ruidíaz , Rodrigo Torres","doi":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100342","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100342","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (LUKA) is a favorable alternative to distal femoral osteotomy and total knee arthroplasty in patients with isolated lateral compartment knee osteoarthritis; however, it only accounts for less than 1 % of the total number of knee replacements documented in national joint registries.</div><div>The anatomy and biomechanics of the lateral knee compartment differ from the medial side, with a greater intrinsic laxity of the lateral collateral ligament complex compared with medial structures. Indications and surgical techniques must be tailored to each unicompartmental replacement to optimize outcomes and mitigate complications. This article will discuss the clinical indications, preoperative evaluation and workup, surgical technique, and outcomes for LUKA.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36847,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine","volume":"9 6","pages":"Article 100342"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142476774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-15DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100338
Kevin D. Plancher , Noah Li , Geoffrey E. Braun , Stephanie C. Petterson
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a widespread and potentially debilitating condition that can interfere with the growing demand for a healthy and active lifestyle. In people under the age of 55 years, the prevalence of OA is expected to increase substantially in the coming decades. High tibial osteotomy and cartilage repair operations have been used to treat OA in young, active individuals; however, these procedures require lengthy rehabilitation periods and result in poor return to preoperative levels of activity that make them unsuitable for the young, active patient. Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is a less invasive treatment alternative, especially for younger, active, middle-aged persons with a desire to return to sporting activities. UKA yields successful return to activities with excellent functional outcomes and mid- to long-term survivorship. This article will review the ability of patients to return to sports after UKA, the type and nature of the sporting activities, as well as the timing to return to these sports.
{"title":"Return to Sports After Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty","authors":"Kevin D. Plancher , Noah Li , Geoffrey E. Braun , Stephanie C. Petterson","doi":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100338","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100338","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a widespread and potentially debilitating condition that can interfere with the growing demand for a healthy and active lifestyle. In people under the age of 55 years, the prevalence of OA is expected to increase substantially in the coming decades. High tibial osteotomy and cartilage repair operations have been used to treat OA in young, active individuals; however, these procedures require lengthy rehabilitation periods and result in poor return to preoperative levels of activity that make them unsuitable for the young, active patient. Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is a less invasive treatment alternative, especially for younger, active, middle-aged persons with a desire to return to sporting activities. UKA yields successful return to activities with excellent functional outcomes and mid- to long-term survivorship. This article will review the ability of patients to return to sports after UKA, the type and nature of the sporting activities, as well as the timing to return to these sports.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36847,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine","volume":"9 6","pages":"Article 100338"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142476778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Unicompartmental knee arthroplasties (UKAs) currently represent an important portion of knee arthroplasty procedures and their usage is on an upward trend. Despite offering better functional outcomes and a quicker recovery compared with total knee arthroplasties (TKAs), UKAs are often scrutinized for their longevity. This article provides an in-depth examination of the technical nuances and survival rates of medial versus lateral UKAs, drawing on recent advances and findings in the field.
This manuscript thoroughly evaluates the comparability of patient populations undergoing medial and lateral UKAs, considering their anatomical, biomechanical, and demographic differences. It delves into the specific technical challenges associated with each type and systematically assesses the factors that influence failure, including the intricacies of implant design and patient-specific variables.
Despite relevant anatomical and biomechanical contrasts between medial and lateral UKAs, the recent literature points to comparable survival rates. The prevalence of early failures within the initial five years after operation underscores the criticality of precise patient selection and refined surgical techniques. The paper succinctly summarizes the pivotal literature and provides essential guidance for optimizing UKA survivorship. It underscores the importance of meticulous patient selection and precise surgical techniques, alongside the identification and mitigation of potential pitfalls that impact outcomes. Finally, robotic technology in UKA has considerably enhanced the precision and reproducibility, representing a viable solution to effectively meet and achieve the recommended technical objectives.
{"title":"Long-term outcomes in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: Survivorship of medial versus lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty","authors":"Constant Foissey , Cécile Batailler , Andreas Fontalis , Elvire Servien , Sébastien Lustig","doi":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100329","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100329","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Unicompartmental knee arthroplasties (UKAs) currently represent an important portion of knee arthroplasty procedures and their usage is on an upward trend. Despite offering better functional outcomes and a quicker recovery compared with total knee arthroplasties (TKAs), UKAs are often scrutinized for their longevity. This article provides an in-depth examination of the technical nuances and survival rates of medial versus lateral UKAs, drawing on recent advances and findings in the field.</div><div>This manuscript thoroughly evaluates the comparability of patient populations undergoing medial and lateral UKAs, considering their anatomical, biomechanical, and demographic differences. It delves into the specific technical challenges associated with each type and systematically assesses the factors that influence failure, including the intricacies of implant design and patient-specific variables.</div><div>Despite relevant anatomical and biomechanical contrasts between medial and lateral UKAs, the recent literature points to comparable survival rates. The prevalence of early failures within the initial five years after operation underscores the criticality of precise patient selection and refined surgical techniques. The paper succinctly summarizes the pivotal literature and provides essential guidance for optimizing UKA survivorship. It underscores the importance of meticulous patient selection and precise surgical techniques, alongside the identification and mitigation of potential pitfalls that impact outcomes. Finally, robotic technology in UKA has considerably enhanced the precision and reproducibility, representing a viable solution to effectively meet and achieve the recommended technical objectives.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36847,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine","volume":"9 6","pages":"Article 100329"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142476770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-15DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100324
Navnit S. Makaram , Liam Z. Yapp , Abigail L.W. Bowley , Amy Garner , Chloe E.H. Scott
The utilization of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) has increased worldwide and has become a favourable alternative to total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in patients with isolated single-compartment knee osteoarthritis. With the increase in UKA utilization, there has been an increase in the number of revisions. The two most common causes of revision are the progression of osteoarthritis in other compartments and aseptic loosening with polyethylene wear, with other common causes for revision including periprosthetic fracture, bearing dislocation, infection, instability and unexplained pain. This narrative review will outline how UKA implant design has evolved and specifically outlines important differences in wear biomechanics, survival and clinical outcomes between the most commonly employed implant designs: metal-backed (MB) versus all-polyethylene (AP) and fixed-bearing (FB) versus mobile-bearing (MoB) MB tibial components.
{"title":"Polyethylene wear in metal-backed tibial components in unicompartmental knee prostheses","authors":"Navnit S. Makaram , Liam Z. Yapp , Abigail L.W. Bowley , Amy Garner , Chloe E.H. Scott","doi":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100324","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100324","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The utilization of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) has increased worldwide and has become a favourable alternative to total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in patients with isolated single-compartment knee osteoarthritis. With the increase in UKA utilization, there has been an increase in the number of revisions. The two most common causes of revision are the progression of osteoarthritis in other compartments and aseptic loosening with polyethylene wear, with other common causes for revision including periprosthetic fracture, bearing dislocation, infection, instability and unexplained pain. This narrative review will outline how UKA implant design has evolved and specifically outlines important differences in wear biomechanics, survival and clinical outcomes between the most commonly employed implant designs: metal-backed (MB) versus all-polyethylene (AP) and fixed-bearing (FB) versus mobile-bearing (MoB) MB tibial components.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36847,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine","volume":"9 6","pages":"Article 100324"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142476775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}