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Strahovnik A, Strahovnik I, Fokter SK. Coronal Knee Alignment and Tibial Rotation in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Cohort Study of Patients with End-Stage Osteoarthritis. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:296. [PMID: 38534570 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11030296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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Several studies have found a relationship between the rotational anatomy of the distal femur and the overall coronal lower limb alignment in knees with osteoarthritis (OA). Less is known about the rotation of the proximal tibia, especially in the context of total knee arthroplasty (TKA), where one of the goals of the surgery is to achieve the appropriate component-to-component rotation. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the coronal alignment of the lower extremity and the relative proximal tibial rotation. A prospective cohort study of patients with an end-stage OA scheduled for TKA was conducted. All patients underwent a computed tomography (CT) scan and a standing X-ray of both lower limbs. A relative femorotibial rotation was measured separately for mechanical and kinematic alignment. A statistically significant correlation was found between the tibial varus and the external tibial rotation (p < 0.001). Out of 14 knees with high tibial varus (>5°), 13 (93%) and 7 (50%) knees had >10° of femorotibial rotation for the mechanical and kinematic alignment landmarks, respectively. In order to keep the component-to-component rotation within the 10° margin, more internal rotation of the tibial component is required in knees with higher tibial varus.
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- Andrej Strahovnik
- Valdoltra Orthopeadic Hospital, Jadranska Cesta 31, 6280 Ankaran, Slovenia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Kongresni trg 12, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Kongresni trg 12, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Kongresni trg 12, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Clinical Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Centre Maribor, Ljubljanska 5, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, Slomškov trg 15, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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Zhang Q, Li Z, Chen Z, Peng Y, Jin Z, Qin L. Prediction of knee biomechanics with different tibial component malrotations after total knee arthroplasty: conventional machine learning vs. deep learning. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 11:1255625. [PMID: 38260731 PMCID: PMC10800660 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1255625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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The precise alignment of tibiofemoral components in total knee arthroplasty is a crucial factor in enhancing the longevity and functionality of the knee. However, it is a substantial challenge to quickly predict the biomechanical response to malrotation of tibiofemoral components after total knee arthroplasty using musculoskeletal multibody dynamics models. The objective of the present study was to conduct a comparative analysis between a deep learning method and four conventional machine learning methods for predicting knee biomechanics with different tibial component malrotation during a walking gait after total knee arthroplasty. First, the knee contact forces and kinematics with different tibial component malrotation in the range of ±5° in the three directions of anterior/posterior slope, internal/external rotation, and varus/valgus rotation during a walking gait after total knee arthroplasty were calculated based on the developed musculoskeletal multibody dynamics model. Subsequently, deep learning and four conventional machine learning methods were developed using the above 343 sets of biomechanical data as the dataset. Finally, the results predicted by the deep learning method were compared to the results predicted by four conventional machine learning methods. The findings indicated that the deep learning method was more accurate than four conventional machine learning methods in predicting knee contact forces and kinematics with different tibial component malrotation during a walking gait after total knee arthroplasty. The deep learning method developed in this study enabled quickly determine the biomechanical response with different tibial component malrotation during a walking gait after total knee arthroplasty. The proposed method offered surgeons and surgical robots the ability to establish a calibration safety zone, which was essential for achieving precise alignment in both preoperative surgical planning and intraoperative robotic-assisted surgical navigation.
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- Qida Zhang
- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing System Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Road Construction Technology and Equipment (Ministry of Education), School of Mechanical Engineering, Chang’an University, Xi’an, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Human-Machine Intelligence-Synergy Systems, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Tribology Research Institute, School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
- Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Ho JPY, Park SY, Nam HS, Cho JH, Lee YS. The use of an anatomic tibial baseplate in total knee arthroplasty optimizes coverage without compromising rotation: A propensity-matched evaluation. Knee 2023; 45:35-45. [PMID: 37774563 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2023.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aims of this study were (1) to compare in vivo coverage and rotational alignment of 2 tibial component designs: anatomic and symmetrical; and (2) to determine if coronal deformity and tibial torsion were related to rotation and coverage. METHODS Postoperative CT scans of 200 propensity score-matched patients who underwent TKA with either an anatomic (ATC) or symmetrical tibia component (STC) were analyzed. Rotation was measured using four axes: surgical transepicondylar axis (sTEA), Berger's protocol, medio-lateral (ML) axis and posterior borders of the tibial plateau, while coverage was assessed by measuring fit and surface area. The relationship between coronal deformity, tibial torsion, rotation, and coverage was investigated. RESULTS Overall, STCs had more internal rotation when measured using the sTEA (-0.6° ± 3.5 vs 0.5° ± 3.6, p = 0.03), Berger's protocol (-21.6° ± 7.1 vs -17.9° ± 6.2, p = 0.000) and ML axes (2.9° ± 3.9 vs 8.1° ± 5.1, p = 0.000) compared to ATCs. STCs also had more posteromedial underhang (-3.3 mm ± 2.4 mm vs -1.7 mm ± 2.5 mm, p = 0.000) but smaller change in tibial torsion postoperatively (-18.4° ± 9.9° vs -13.1° ± 9.4°, p = 0.000). Tibial torsion was more pronounced in valgus than varus knees both preoperative (-25.4° ± 6.5° vs -20.2° ± 9.3°, p = 0.02) and postoperatively (-19.7° ± 7.2° vs -14.7° ± 10.3°, p = 0.04), but there was no difference in postoperative tibial torsion between ATCs and STCs in this subgroup. CONCLUSION The use of an anatomic tibial baseplate optimizes coverage by reducing posterolateral overhang and posteromedial underhang. It also achieved better rotational profiles compared to STCs. However, it resulted in a larger change in tibial torsion after TKA.
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- Jade Pei Yuik Ho
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, South Korea; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kuala Lumpur General Hospital, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, South Korea.
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Kono K, Inui H, Tomita T, Yamazaki T, Konda S, Taketomi S, Tanaka S, D'Lima DD. Bicruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty procedure reduced tensile force in the middle and posterior components of lateral collateral ligament during deep knee flexion activities with no effect on tensile force of the medial collateral ligament. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:3889-3897. [PMID: 36928366 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07342-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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PURPOSE To analyse the effects of bicruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty (BCR-TKA) on the tensile force of the collateral ligaments during two deep knee flexion activities, cross-leg sitting and squatting. METHODS Thirteen patients (15 knees) treated using bicruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty (BCR-TKA) for knee joint osteoarthritis were analysed. Knee joint kinematics during cross-leg sitting (open-chain flexion) and squatting (closed-chain flexion) were evaluated through fluoroscopy. The tensile force was calculated in vivo based on the change in the distance between the femoral and tibial attachment areas for the anterior, middle, and posterior components of the superficial (sMCL) and deep (dMCL) medial collateral ligament and the lateral collateral ligament (LCL). Differences in the calculated tensile forces of the collateral ligaments were evaluated using repeated measures of analysis of variance, with post hoc pairwise comparison (Bonferroni test). Statistical significance was set at P ≤ 0.05. RESULTS The correction of the coronal alignment was related to the surgical technique, not to the implant design. No significant change in the tensile force in all three components of the sMCL from pre- to post-TKA (n.s.) was observed. For dMCL, a pre- to post-TKA change in the tensile force was observed only for the anterior dMCL component (p = 0.03). No change was observed in the tensile force of the anterior LCL with increasing flexion, with no difference in pre- to post-TKA and between activities (n.s.). In contrast, tensile force in the middle LCL slightly decreased with increasing flexion during squatting, pre- and post-TKA. After surgery, lower forces were generated at 40° of flexion (p = 0.04). Tensile force in the posterior LCL was higher in extension than flexion, which remained high in the extension post-TKA. However, after surgery, lower tensile forces were generated at 10° (p = 0.04) and 40° (p = 0.04) of flexion. CONCLUSIONS The in vivo change in tensile forces of the collateral ligaments of the knee before and after BCR-TKA can inform the development of appropriate ligament balancing strategies to facilitate recovery of deep knee flexion activities after TKA, as well as for continued improvement of BCR-TKA designs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Kenichi Kono
- Department of Molecular Medicine Arthritis Research, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Biomaterial Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
- Master Course of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Information Systems, Faculty of Engineering, Saitama Institute of T1echnology, Fukaya, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Health and Sport Sciences, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Medicine Arthritis Research, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research & Education at Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA, USA
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Yamawaki Y, Kuriyama S, Watanabe M, Nakamura S, Ohkoshi Y, Matsuda S. Internal Rotation, Varus, and Anterior Femoral Component Malalignments Adversely Affect Patellofemoral Joint Kinematics in Patellofemoral Arthroplasty. Arthroplast Today 2023; 21:101124. [PMID: 37012933 PMCID: PMC10066524 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2023.101124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Background Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) is reported to provide nearly normal PF joint kinematics but only with adequate surgical techniques. This study evaluated the effects of various femoral component settings on patellar component biomechanics. Methods A dynamic musculoskeletal computer simulation analyzed normal knee and standard PFA models, as well as 8 femoral component malposition models: 5° internal or external rotation, 5° valgus or varus, 5° extension or flexion, and 3-mm or 5-mm anterior positioning. Mediolateral patellar translation, lateral patellar tilt, and contact force and stress at the PF joint were measured in each model during gait. Results The patella in the standard PFA model was shifted up to 5.0 mm laterally near heel off and was tilted up to 3.0° laterally at heel strike compared to the normal knee model. The patella in the external rotation model translated more laterally in the direction of the femoral component setting than in the standard model. However, in the internal rotation and varus alignment models, the patellar lateral shift occurred largely in the opposite direction of the femoral component setting. The patella in most models was tilted in the same direction as the femoral component setting. The PF contact force was increased, especially in the anterior femoral position models, by up to 30 MPa compared with 20 MPa in the standard model. Conclusions Internal rotation, varus, and anterior femoral component settings during PFA should be avoided to reduce postoperative complications, whereas external rotation might be appropriate only for cases with lateral patellar instability.
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- Yusuke Yamawaki
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
- Corresponding author. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan. Tel.: +81 75 751 3366.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tamatsukuri Hospital, Shimane, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hakodate Orthopaedic Clinic, Hakodate, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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Zhang Q, Peng Y, Chen Z, Jin Z, Qin L. Conformity design can change the effect of tibial component malrotation on knee biomechanics after total knee arthroplasty. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2023; 105:105985. [PMID: 37182435 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2023.105985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Component alignment is essential to improve knee function and survival in total knee arthroplasty. However, it is still unclear whether the conformity design of tibiofemoral component can mitigate abnormal knee biomechanics caused by component malrotation. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the sagittal/coronal conformity design of the tibial component could change the effect of the tibial component malrotation on knee biomechanics in total knee arthroplasty. METHODS A developed patient-specific musculoskeletal multi-body dynamics model of total knee arthroplasty was used to investigate the effects of the sagittal/coronal conformity of the tibial component on knee contact forces and kinematics caused by tibial component malrotation during the walking gait. FINDINGS Medial and lateral contact forces, internal-external rotation, and anterior-posterior translation were significantly affected by tibial component malrotation after total knee arthroplasty during the walking gait. The lower sagittal conformity of the tibial component can mitigate the abnormal internal-external rotation caused by tibial component malrotation in total knee arthroplasty, the higher coronal conformity of the tibial component can mitigate the abnormal medial-lateral translation caused by tibial component malrotation in total knee arthroplasty. INTERPRETATION This study highlights the importance of the tibiofemoral conformity designs on knee biomechanics caused by component malrotation in total knee arthroplasty. The optimization of the tibiofemoral conformity designs should be thoroughly considered in the design of new implants and in the planning of surgical procedures.
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- Qida Zhang
- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Human-Machine Intelligence-Synergy Systems, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Key Laboratory of Road Construction Technology and Equipment (Ministry of Education), School of Mechanical Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China
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- Tribology Research Institute, School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China; Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Tzanetis P, Fluit R, de Souza K, Robertson S, Koopman B, Verdonschot N. Pre-Planning the Surgical Target for Optimal Implant Positioning in Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:bioengineering10050543. [PMID: 37237613 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10050543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty can attain highly accurate implantation. However, the target for optimal positioning of the components remains debatable. One of the proposed targets is to recreate the functional status of the pre-diseased knee. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility of reproducing the pre-diseased kinematics and strains of the ligaments and, subsequently, use that information to optimize the position of the femoral and tibial components. For this purpose, we segmented the pre-operative computed tomography of one patient with knee osteoarthritis using an image-based statistical shape model and built a patient-specific musculoskeletal model of the pre-diseased knee. This model was initially implanted with a cruciate-retaining total knee system according to mechanical alignment principles; and an optimization algorithm was then configured seeking the optimal position of the components that minimized the root-mean-square deviation between the pre-diseased and post-operative kinematics and/or ligament strains. With concurrent optimization for kinematics and ligament strains, we managed to reduce the deviations from 2.4 ± 1.4 mm (translations) and 2.7 ± 0.7° (rotations) with mechanical alignment to 1.1 ± 0.5 mm and 1.1 ± 0.6°, and the strains from 6.5% to lower than 3.2% over all the ligaments. These findings confirm that adjusting the implant position from the initial plan allows for a closer match with the pre-diseased biomechanical situation, which can be utilized to optimize the pre-planning of robotic-assisted surgery.
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- Periklis Tzanetis
- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, University of Twente, 7522 LW Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Groningen, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
- Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, University of Twente, 7522 LW Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, University of Twente, 7522 LW Enschede, The Netherlands
- Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Nishitani K, Kuriyama S, Nakamura S, Song YD, Morita Y, Ito H, Matsuda S. Excessive flexed position of the femoral component causes abnormal kinematics and joint contact/ ligament forces in total knee arthroplasty. Sci Rep 2023; 13:6356. [PMID: 37076503 PMCID: PMC10115888 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-33183-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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Poor clinical outcomes are reported in excessive flexion of the femoral component in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but their mechanisms have not yet been elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the biomechanical effect of flexion of the femoral component. Cruciate-substituting (CS) and posterior-stabilised (PS) TKA were reproduced in a computer simulation. The femoral component was then flexed from 0° to 10° with anterior reference, keeping the implant size and the extension gap. Knee kinematics, joint contact, and ligament forces were evaluated in deep-knee-bend activity. When the femoral component was flexed 10° in CS TKA, paradoxical anterior translation of the medial compartment was observed at mid-flexion. The PS implant was best stabilised with a 4° flexion model in mid-flexion range. The medial compartment contact force and the medial collateral ligament (MCL) force increased with the flexion of the implant. There were no remarkable changes in the patellofemoral contact force or quadriceps in either implant. In conclusions, excessive flexion of the femoral component yielded abnormal kinematics and contact/ligament forces. Avoiding excessive flexion and maintaining mild flexion of the femoral component would provide better kinematics and biomechanical effects in CS and PS TKA.
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- Kohei Nishitani
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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Elkins J, Jennings JM, Johnson RM, Brady AC, Parisi TJ, Dennis DA. Component Rotation in Well-Functioning, Gap-Balanced Total Knee Arthroplasty without Navigation. J Arthroplasty 2023; 38:S204-S208. [PMID: 36963529 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.03.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Malalignment of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) components is a potential cause of clinical failure following TKA. Since the goal of a gap-balancing (GB) technique is equal flexion and extension gaps secondary to soft-tissue balancing, and not necessarily component alignment, variation in component placement may exist. Our purpose was (1) to evaluate precision of component alignment in well-functioning GB TKAs performed without the aid of navigation using computed tomographic (CT) evaluation and (2) to determine any relationship between femoral version and/or tibial torsion and TKA component positioning. METHODS There were 93 well-functioning TKAs performed with an extension gap first GB technique with a minimum 2-year follow-up evaluated using CT to assess component rotational alignment, as well as osseous femoral version and tibial torsion. Femoral and tibial rotational alignment was assessed by previously described methods. RESULTS The mean Knee Society Score was 185.7 ± 21.7. Mean range of motion was 128.5 ± 7.8°. Femoral postero-condylar axis (relative to the transepicondylar axis) values ranged from -8.3 to 4.1° with a mean of -0.78 ± 2.7° (internal rotation). Mean tibial rotation was 17.2 ± 7.9° internal rotation relative to the tibial tubercle. No correlation was found between native femoral version and femoral component rotational alignment (Pearson's correlation coefficient, r, 0.007). Weak correlation was found between native tibial torsion and tibial component alignment (r = 0.24). CONCLUSIONS Despite being only a secondary objective with the GB technique, most components evaluated were within the desired range of rotation. Alignment was not influenced by native osseous rotational geometry.
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- Colorado Joint Replacement, Denver, CO, USA; Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Denver, Denver, CO, USA
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- Colorado Joint Replacement, Denver, CO, USA; Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Denver, Denver, CO, USA; Department of Orthopaedics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, CO, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA.
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Xin L, Xingjia M, Shengjie G, Yanwei C, Shuaijie L, Chuan X. Comparison of Tibial Tubercle Landmark Technique and Range of Motion Technique in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Orthop Surg 2022; 14:3159-3170. [PMID: 36238972 PMCID: PMC9732623 DOI: 10.1111/os.13486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE There is not a standard for rotational alignment of the tibial component in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). For now, the most commonly methods are tibial-tubercle -landmark technique (TTL) and range-of-motion technique (ROM). The study is aimed to compare clinical outcomes and radiographic data of patients who undergone primary TKA with TTL or ROM technique. METHODS This single-surgeon retrospective cohort study includes 60 patients with TTL technique and 60 with ROM technique from December 2017 to January 2019. All patients were evaluated clinically using Hospital for Special Surgery Knee Score (HSS), Feller patellar score, visual analogue scale (VAS) and maximum knee flexion and extension angle before and after surgery at both 6 months and 12 months postoperatively. Radiographic data contain hip-knee-ankle angle (HKA), mechanical lateral distal femoral angle (mLDFA), mechanical medial proximal tibial angle (mMPTA), posterior slope angle (PSA) on pre and postoperative X-ray and rotation angle of femoral component (relative to surgical trans-epicondylar axis) and tibial component (relative to surgical trans-epicondylar axis, tibial posterior condylar line and Akagi') on postoperative computed tomography (CT) scan. Clinical outcomes and radiological data were compared between the two groups. RESULTS One hundred twenty patients (120 knees) were enrolled in this study, including 38 males and 82 females, aged from 58 to 78, with an average of 65.7 years. There was no significant difference in demographics and preoperative X-ray data between the two groups (P > 0. 05). Clinical scores of the TTL group were better than those in the ROM group at 6 and 12 months after surgery, when comparing HSS (83.57 ± 5.00 vs 75.90 ± 4.89, F = 59.004, P < 0.001; 90.53 ± 4.31 vs 82.83 ± 4.98, F = 54.509, P < 0.001), Feller patellar score (21.43 ± 2.54 vs 19.10 ± 2.52, F = 14.864, P = 0.001; 26.27 ± 1.98 vs 23.20 ± 2.31, F = 42.204, P < 0.001) and VAS (3.70 ± 0.62 vs 4.38 ± 0.92, F = 14.508, P = 0.001; 2.10 ± 0.90 vs 2.79 ± 0.80, F = 11.554, P = 0.002). But there was no significant difference in the flexion and extension angle between the two groups. In imaging evaluation, no statistical difference was found in pre- and postoperative HKA, mLDFA, mMPTA and PSA. Rotational angles of tibial component only did relative to Akagi' have statistical difference in two groups (2.33 ± 4.3 vs 4.41 ± 3.2, t = 2.143, P < 0.05) (Positive value represented external rotation). CONCLUSION The results of our study showed that both methods were reliable, and TTL technique provided better clinical scores and larger external angle of tibial component, compared to ROM technique.
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- Liu Xin
- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryThe Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryThe Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryThe Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryThe Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryThe Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryThe Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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Ishibashi S, Mizu-uchi H, Kawahara S, Tsushima H, Akasaki Y, Nakashima Y. Preoperative Virtual Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgery Using a Computed Tomography-based 3-dimensional Model With Variation in Reference Points and Target Alignment to Predict Femoral Component Sizing. Arthroplast Today 2022; 17:27-35. [PMID: 36032795 PMCID: PMC9399891 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2022.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the size differences of 19 different femoral component placements from the standard position in total knee arthroplasty using 3-dimensional virtual surgery. Methods Three-dimensional bone models were reconstructed from the computed tomography data of 101 varus osteoarthritic knees. The distal femoral bone was cut perpendicular to the femoral mechanical axis (MA) in the coronal plane. Twenty different component placements consisting of 5 cutting directions (perpendicular to MA, 3° and 5° extension relative to MA [3°E-MA and 5°E-MA, respectively], and 3° and 5° flexion relative to MA [3°F-MA and 5°F-MA, respectively]) in the sagittal plane, 2 rotational alignments (clinical epicondylar axis [CEA] and surgical epicondylar axis [SEA]), and 2 rotational types of anterior reference guide (central [CR] and medial [MR]) were simulated. Results The mean anteroposterior dimension of femur ranged from 54.3 mm (5°F-MA, SEA, CR) to 62.5 mm (5°E-MA, CEA, MR). The largest and smallest differences of anteroposterior dimension from the standard position (3°F-MA, SEA, and CR) were 7.1 ± 1.3 mm (5°E-MA, CEA, and MR) and −1.2 ± 0.2 mm (5°F-MA, SEA, and CR), respectively. Multiple regression analysis revealed that flexion cutting direction, SEA, and CR were associated with smaller component size. Conclusions The femoral component size can be affected easily by not only cutting direction but also the reference guide type and the target alignment. Our findings could provide surgeons with clinically useful information to fine-tune for unintended loose or tight joint gaps by adjusting the component size.
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- Shojiro Ishibashi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Saiseikai Fukuoka General Hospital, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Saiseikai Fukuoka General Hospital, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
- Corresponding author. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Saiseikai Fukuoka General Hospital, 1-3-46, Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001, Japan. Tel. +81 92 771 8151.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
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Different rotational alignment of tibial component should be selected for varied tibial tubercle locations in total knee arthroplasty. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:3061-3067. [PMID: 34669007 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06774-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE The main purpose of this study was to identify how the accuracy of the tibial rotation reference axes varied in populations with different tibial tubercle locations. We hypothesized that the accuracy of the axes of tibial rotation would be affected by the changes of tibial tubercle locations. METHODS Surgical epicondylar axis (SEA), medial third of the patellar tendon (1/3MPT), medial third of the tibial tuberosity (1/3MTT), medial border of the tibial tuberosity (MTT) and Akagi line were drawn. The angle between SEA and horizontal line with the angle between the four tibial rotation axes and the horizontal line was compared by T test. Then, the correlation between TTTG with the angles between the four axes and SEA vertical lines was analyzed. The TTTG was divided into three subgroups (TTTG < 10 mm, 10 mm ≤ TTTG < 15 mm, TTTG ≥ 15 mm), then t test was performed for the angles between the vertical lines of the SEA and the four rotation axes of the tibia in each group. RESULTS Among the four tibial rotation axes, only the difference between MTT and the line perpendicular to SEA had no statistical significance (NS.). The four tibial rotational axes were all positively correlated with TTTG (p < 0.001). When TTTG ≥ 15 mm, Akagi line was 2.5° ± 6.9°internally rotated to the line perpendicular to SEA, while the 1/3MPT and MTT was 0.9° ± 5.3°and 1.3° ± 5.9°externally rotated to the line perpendicular to the SEA when TTTG < 10 mm and 10 mm ≤ TTTG < 15 mm, respectively. CONCLUSIONS MTT showed the best consistency with SEA. TT-TG had a significant positive correlation with all four tibial rotational axes. In patients with TTTG < 10 mm, 10 mm ≤ TTTG < 15 mm and TTTG ≥ 15 mm, the 1/3MPT, MTT and Akagi line demonstrated good alignment consistency with SEA, respectively.
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Computer-assisted surgery and patient-specific instrumentation improve the accuracy of tibial baseplate rotation in total knee arthroplasty compared to conventional instrumentation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:2654-2665. [PMID: 33646370 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06495-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine whether patient-specific instrumentation (PSI), computer-assisted surgery (CAS) or robot-assisted surgery (RAS) enable more accurate rotational alignment of the tibial baseplate in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) compared to conventional instrumentation, in terms of deviation from the planned target and the proportion of outliers from the target zone. METHODS The authors independently conducted three structured electronic literature searches using the PubMed, Embase®, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases from 2007 to 2020. Studies were included if they compared rotational alignment of the tibial baseplate during TKA using conventional instrumentation versus PSI, CAS, and/or RAS, and reported deviation from preoperatively planned rotational alignment of the tibial baseplate in terms of absolute angles and/or number of outliers. Methodological quality of eligible studies was assessed by two researchers according to the Downs and Black Quality Checklist for Health Care Intervention Studies. RESULTS Fifteen studies, that reported on 2925 knees, were eligible for this systematic review, of which 6 studies used PSI, and 9 used CAS. No studies were found for RAS. Of the studies that reported on angular deviation from preoperatively planned rotational alignment, most found smaller deviations using PSI (0.5° to 1.4°) compared to conventional instrumentation (1.0° to 1.6°). All studies that reported on proportions of outliers from a target zone (± 3°), found lower rates of outliers using PSI (0 to 22%) compared to conventional instrumentation (5 to 96%). Most studies reported smaller angular deviation from preoperatively planned rotational alignment using CAS (0.1° to 6.9°) compared to conventional instrumentation (1.1° to 7.8°). Of the studies that reported on proportions of outliers from a target zone (± 3°), most found fewer outliers using CAS (10 to 61%) compared to conventional instrumentation (17 to 78%). CONCLUSION This systematic review and meta-analysis revealed that both CAS and PSI can improve the accuracy of rotational alignment of the tibial baseplate by decreasing angular deviation from the preoperatively planned target and reducing the proportion of outliers from the target zone. The clinical relevance is that PSI and CAS can improve alignment, though the thresholds necessary to grant better outcomes and survival remain unclear. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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Mizu-Uchi H, Ma Y, Ishibashi S, Colwell CW, Nakashima Y, D'Lima DD. Tibial sagittal and rotational alignment reduce patellofemoral stresses in posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty. Sci Rep 2022; 12:12319. [PMID: 35854017 PMCID: PMC9296446 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-15759-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Patellofemoral joint complications remain an important issue in total knee arthroplasty. We compared the patellofemoral contact status between cruciate-retaining and posterior-stabilized designs with varying degrees of tibial sagittal and rotational alignment using a computer simulation to ensure proper alignments in total knee arthroplasty. Knee kinematics, patellofemoral contact force and quadriceps force were computed using a musculoskeletal modeling program (LifeMOD/KneeSIM 2010; LifeModeler, Inc., San Clemente, California) during a weight-bearing deep knee bend. Two different posterior tibial slope (PTS)s (3° and 7°) and five different tibial tray rotational alignments (neutral, internal 5° and 10°, and external 5° and 10°) were simulated. Patellofemoral contact area and stresses were next computed using finite element analysis. The patellofemoral contact force for the posterior-stabilized design was substantially lower than the cruciate-retaining design after post-cam contact because of increasing femoral roll-back. Neutral rotational alignment of the tibial component resulted in smaller differences in patellofemoral contact stresses between cruciate-retaining and posterior-stabilized designs for PTSs of 3° or 7°. However, the patellar contact stresses in the cruciate-retaining design were greater than those in posterior-stabilized design at 120° of knee flexion with PTS of 3° combined with internal rotation of the tibial component. Our study provides biomechanical evidence implicating lower PTSs combined with internal malrotation of the tibial component and the resultant increase in patellofemoral stresses as a potential source of anterior knee pain in cruciate-retaining design.
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- Hideki Mizu-Uchi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saiseikai Fukuoka General Hospital, 1-3-46, Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, 810-0001, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saiseikai Fukuoka General Hospital, 1-3-46, Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, 810-0001, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic, 10666 North Torrey Pines Road, MS126, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic, 10666 North Torrey Pines Road, MS126, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA.
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Fang C, Luan Y, Wang Z, Shao L, Qu T, Cheng CK. Moderate External Rotation of Tibial Component Generates More Natural Kinematics Than Internal Rotation After Total Knee Arthroplasty. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:910311. [PMID: 35910010 PMCID: PMC9327137 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.910311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the influence of tibial malrotation on knee kinematics after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). A symmetric fixed-bearing posterior-stabilized prosthesis was implanted in the validated knee model with different rotational alignments of the tibial component (neutral, 3° external rotation, 5° external rotation, 3° internal rotation, and 5° internal rotation). Computational kinematic simulations were used to evaluate the postoperative kinematics of the knee joint including anteroposterior translation femoral condyles and axial rotation of tibial component during 0°–135° knee flexion. The results revealed that the neutral position of the tibial component was not the closest kinematics to the intact knee, the model with 5° external rotation of the tibial component showed the closest lateral condyle translation and tibial axial rotation, and moderate external rotation could improve the kinematics after TKA.
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- Chaohua Fang
- Department of Joint Surgery, Ningbo No. 6 Hospital, Ningbo, China
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
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- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Ningbo No. 6 Hospital, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Beijing Boai Hospital, Beijing, China
- The Center of Diagnosis and Treatment for Joint Disease, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Cheng-Kung Cheng,
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Finite Element Analysis Contact Stresses on Tibiofemoral Joint and Post Polyethylene Components Used to Evaluated Predesign Knee Implant. JOURNAL OF BIOMIMETICS BIOMATERIALS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.4028/p-uv1qax] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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At the time of prayer, most Muslims kneel with fully extended limbs (between 150° and 165°). Meanwhile, incidents such as hyperflexion in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) implant outside their designated configuration can lead wear or fracture of the polyethylene component. In this study, polyethylene component of posterior-stabilized right knee joint implant have been developed to facilitate higher range of motion (ROM). Finite element analysis (FEA) was used to analyze contact stresses on the polyethylene component. FEA was used to simulate weight-bearing condition at 0°, 30°, 60°, 90°, 120°, and 150° of knee flexion. Modified polyethylene component results in better performance in terms of contact stresses, especially at 120° of knee flexion. Current result shows contact stresses above 120 MPa were measured at the posterior post polyethylene, when 4000 N force was applied. Minimum contact stress on the medial condyles was 630 KPa at 120° of knee flexion, while on the lateral condyles, the minimum contact stress was 250 KPa at 150° of knee flexion. With this finding, the current polyethylene component design is expected to accommodate deep knee flexion movement in daily activities and can reduce potential of wear or fracture of the polyethylene component during deep knee flexion.
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Song YD, Nakamura S, Kuriyama S, Nishitani K, Ito H, Morita Y, Yamawaki Y, Matsuda S. Biomechanical Comparison of Kinematic and Mechanical Knee Alignment Techniques in a Computer Simulation Medial Pivot Total Knee Arthroplasty Model. J Knee Surg 2021; 36:596-604. [PMID: 34891188 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1740392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Several concepts may be used to restore normal knee kinematics after total knee arthroplasty. One is a kinematically aligned (KA) technique, which restores the native joint line and limb alignment, and the other is the use of a medial pivot knee (MPK) design, with a ball and socket joint in the medial compartment. This study aimed to compare motions, contact forces, and contact stress between mechanically aligned (MA) and KA (medial tilt 3° [KA3] and 5° [KA5]) models in MPK. An MPK design was virtually implanted with MA, KA3, and KA5 in a validated musculoskeletal computer model of a healthy knee, and the simulation of motion and contact forces was implemented. Anteroposterior (AP) positions, mediolateral positions, external rotation angles of the femoral component relative to the tibial insert, and tibiofemoral contact forces were evaluated at different knee flexion angles. Contact stresses on the tibial insert were calculated using finite element analysis. The AP position at the medial compartment was consistent for all models. From 0° to 120°, the femoral component in KA models showed larger posterior movement at the lateral compartment (0.3, 6.8, and 17.7 mm in MA, KA3, and KA5 models, respectively) and larger external rotation (4.2°, 12.0°, and 16.8° in the MA, KA3, and KA5 models, respectively) relative to the tibial component. Concerning the mediolateral position of the femoral component, the KA5 model was positioned more medially. The contact forces at the lateral compartment of all models were larger than those at the medial compartment at >60° of knee flexion. The peak contact stresses on the tibiofemoral joint at 90° and 120° of knee flexion were higher in the KA models. However, the peak contact stresses of the KA models at every flexion angle were <20 MPa. The KA technique in MPK can successfully achieve near-normal knee kinematics; however, there may be a concern for higher contact stresses on the tibial insert.
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- Young Dong Song
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.,Department of Advanced Medicine for Rheumatic Diseases, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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Kuriyama S, Watanabe M, Sekiguchi K, Nakamura S, Nishitani K, Ito H, Matsuda S. Differences in impact on adjacent compartments in medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty versus high tibial osteotomy with identical valgus alignment. Knee 2021; 29:241-250. [PMID: 33676319 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2021.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND It is unclear why medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) with postoperative valgus alignment causes adjacent compartment osteoarthritis more often than high tibial osteotomy (HTO) for moderate medial osteoarthritis of the knee with varus deformity. This study used a computer simulation to evaluate differences in knee conditions between UKA and HTO with identical valgus alignment. METHODS Dynamic musculoskeletal computer analyses of gait were performed. The hip-knee-ankle angle in fixed-bearing UKA was changed from neutral to 7° valgus by changing the tibial insert thickness. The hip-knee-ankle angle in open-wedge HTO was also changed from neutral to 7° valgus by opening the osteotomy gap. RESULTS The lateral tibiofemoral contact forces in HTO were larger than those in UKA until moderate valgus alignments. However, the impact of valgus alignment on increasing lateral forces was more pronounced in UKA, which ultimately demonstrated a larger lateral force than HTO. Valgus alignment in UKA caused progressive ligamentous tightness, including that of the anterior cruciate ligament, resulting in compression of the lateral tibiofemoral compartment. Simultaneously, patellofemoral shear forces were slightly increased and excessive external femoral rotation against the tibia occurred due to the flat medial tibial insert surface and decreased lateral compartment congruency. By contrast, only lateral femoral slide against the tibia occurred in excessively valgus-aligned HTO. CONCLUSIONS In contrast to extra-articular correction in HTO, which results from opening the osteotomy gap, intra-articular valgus correction in UKA with thicker tibial inserts caused progressive ligamentous tightness and kinematic abnormalities, resulting in early osteoarthritis progression into adjacent compartments.
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- Shinichi Kuriyama
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, JCHO Tamatsukuri Hospital, Shimane, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saiseikai Noe Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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Kawaguchi K, Inui H, Yamagami R, Kenichi K, Sameshima S, Kage T, Taketomi S, Tanaka S. A new technique for determining the rotational alignment of the tibial component during total knee arthroplasty. Knee 2021; 29:323-331. [PMID: 33684863 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2021.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Revised: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND We evaluated the effectiveness of our new technique "Range of motion-anatomical (ROM-A) technique" which is the combination of the self-positioning technique "Range of motion (ROM) technique" and the anatomical landmarks technique in determining the tibial component (TC) rotation alignment in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using a navigation system. METHODS This retrospective study included 103 knees who underwent TKA. The ROM-A technique was consisted of two steps. First, the TC was set and marked by the ROM technique in knee extension. Second, the TC was set according to the marking in the knee flexion and the component rotational angle relative to the anatomical tibial anteroposterior (AP) axis was adjusted between 0° and 10° external rotation using the navigation system. The rotational angle of TC relative to the anatomical AP axis was measured using postoperative computed tomography. Moreover, the hypothetical rotational angle of the TC in the ROM technique was calculated only from the intraoperative difference between the two techniques. RESULTS The actual rotational angle by the ROM-A technique was externally rotated 3.0°, and the rotational outlier occurred in 3.0%. A significant difference in outlier rate was observed between the two techniques (p = 0.03). The hypothetical rotational angle of TC determined by the ROM technique (the first step only in the ROM-A technique) was externally rotated 4.6° and the TC rotational outlier (difference to AP axis: >10°) occurred in 11.7%. CONCLUSION Using the ROM-A technique, the TC was finally fixed in almost all targeted rotational positions, and this technique could reduce the anatomical rotational outlier compared with the ROM technique.
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- Kohei Kawaguchi
- Department of Orthopaedics, Tokyo University Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tokyo University Hospital, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tokyo University Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tokyo University Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tokyo University Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tokyo University Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tokyo University Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tokyo University Hospital, Japan
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Kuriyama S, Watanabe M, Nakamura S, Nishitani K, Tanaka Y, Sekiguchi K, Ito H, Matsuda S. Large medial proximal tibial angles cause excessively medial tibiofemoral contact forces and abnormal knee kinematics following open-wedge high tibial osteotomy. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2020; 80:105190. [PMID: 33053468 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2020.105190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recurrent varus deformity and poor outcome sometimes occur following open-wedge high tibial osteotomy, but the mechanism remains unclear. The hypothesis of this study was that an excessively large medial proximal tibial angle with lateral joint surface inclination can worsen postoperative knee biomechanics. METHODS A computer-simulated knee model was validated based on a volunteer knee. Osteotomy models with medial proximal tibial angles ranging from 90° to 97° in 1° increments were developed. Varus alignment correction of the distal femur was performed in each model to maintain identical coronal alignment passing through a point 62.5% lateral to the tibial plateau. The peak tibiofemoral contact forces and knee kinematics were compared in each model during walking and squatting. FINDINGS All the osteotomy models demonstrated higher peak contact forces on the lateral tibiofemoral joints than on the medial tibiofemoral joints during walking. However, larger medial proximal tibial angles caused excessive increases in medial tibiofemoral contact forces, and the dominant tibiofemoral contact forces shifted to the medial side. Increased medial proximal tibial angles also caused progressive medial collateral ligament tension in knee flexion, but partial medial collateral ligament release effectively reduced medial tibiofemoral contact forces. Models with large medial proximal tibial angles showed nonphysiological roll-forward of the lateral femoral condyle during squatting and no screw-home movement around knee extension. INTERPRETATION Excessively large medial proximal tibial angles following open-wedge high tibial osteotomy resulted in increased medial tibiofemoral contact forces and abnormal knee kinematics during knee flexion due to medial joint line elevation and ligament imbalance.
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- Shinichi Kuriyama
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Japan Community Health Care Organization Tamatsukuri Hospital, Shimane, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Japanese Red Cross Society Wakayama Medical Center, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mitsubishi Kyoto Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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Okazaki Y, Pujol N. The use of an asymmetrical tibial tray in TKA optimises tibial rotation when fitted to the posterior tibial plateau border. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:3821-3826. [PMID: 32006074 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-05858-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to evaluate the suitability of positioning an asymmetrical tibial tray relative to the posterior tibial edge and to analyse the relationship between the posterior fit and tibial rotation after computer-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA). It was hypothesised that an asymmetrical tray would adjust to the posterior border of the tibial plateau with proper tibial rotation. METHODS Ninety-three consecutive knees underwent total knee arthroplasty using a Persona fixed-bearing system (63 varus deformities and 30 valgus deformities) and a 3-month follow-up CT scan. An independent examiner measured different variables: the femoral angle between the clinical epicondylar axis and the posterior condylar line of the femoral component, the tibial angle between the posterior borders of the tibial tray and the tibial plateau, and the tibial rotation with respect to the femoral component. These measurements were also compared between varus and valgus subgroups. RESULTS For the varus and valgus subgroups, the mean postoperative femoral angle was 2.1º ± 1.2º and 2.5º ± 1.0º, respectively (n.s.). The mean posterior fitting angle of the tibial tray was 0.1º ± 2.4º and 1.4º ± 3.2º for the varus and valgus subgroups, respectively, with a significant difference between groups (p = 0.03). The tibial rotations with respect to the femoral component for the varus and valgus groups were 0.9º ± 3.3º and 2.2º ± 3.1º of external rotation, respectively (n.s.). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that fitting an asymmetrical tibial tray to the posterior border of the tibial plateau could optimise tibial rotation. The posterior border was considered to be a reliable and easily identifiable landmark for proper tibial rotation and coverage during a primary TKA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Yoshiki Okazaki
- Service d'Orthopédie Traumatologie, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Centre Hospitalier de Versailles, Hôpital André-Mignot, 78150, Le Chesnay, France.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
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- Service d'Orthopédie Traumatologie, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Centre Hospitalier de Versailles, Hôpital André-Mignot, 78150, Le Chesnay, France.
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Klasan A, Twiggs JG, Fritsch BA, Miles BP, Heyse TJ, Solomon M, Parker DA. Correlation of tibial component size and rotation with outcomes after total knee arthroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2020; 140:1819-1824. [PMID: 32748043 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-020-03550-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Tibial component design and positioning contribute more to patient satisfaction than previously realized. A surgeon needs to decide on the size and rotation, bearing in mind that coverage should be as high as possible, whilst malrotation and overhang should be avoided. No study investigates the impact of each of these components on clinical outcomes in a single cohort. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a retrospective analysis of 1-year postoperative outcomes measured with the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome (KOOS) Score, as well as a previously validated rotational CT protocol. Coverage, rotation from Insall's axis, and overhang of an asymmetric tibial baseplate were measured, and positive and negative correlations to clinical outcomes were calculated. RESULTS A total of 499 knees were analyzed. Patient average age was 68.4 years. Rotation within 7° internal and 5° external from Insall's axis was a "safe zone". Mean coverage was 76%. A total of 429 knees (94%) had a coverage of at least 70% and 102 knees (22%) greater than 80%. Overhang was detected in 23% of the cohort. Increased coverage was correlated to increased KOOS score and overhang correlated with a decreased KOOS score (p = 0.008). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates the individual role of three aspects of tibial component implantation properties in postoperative pain and short-term functional outcomes. Upsizing to the point of overhang with rotational tolerance of 7° internal and 3° external to Insall's axis demonstrates best patient reported outcomes. Overhang decreases the clinical outcome by the same margin as loss of 16% of coverage.
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- Antonio Klasan
- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Level 1, The Gallery, 445 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia.
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- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Level 1, The Gallery, 445 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
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- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Level 1, The Gallery, 445 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
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Li CY, Ng Cheong Chung KJ, Ali OME, Chung NDH, Li CH. Literature review of the causes of pain following total knee replacement surgery: prosthesis, inflammation and arthrofibrosis. EFORT Open Rev 2020; 5:534-543. [PMID: 33072405 PMCID: PMC7528670 DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.5.200031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Adverse knee pain occurs in 10–34% of all total knee replacements (TKR), and 20% of TKR patients experience more pain post-operatively than pre-operatively. Knee pain is amongst the top five reasons for knee replacement revision in the United Kingdom. The number of TKRs is predicted to continue increasing due to the ageing population. A narrative literature review was performed on the different causes of pain following TKR. A database search on Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar was conducted to look for articles related to TKR, pain, and cause. Articles were selected based on relevance, publication date, quality of research and validation. Relevant sections were added to the review. One hundred and fourteen articles were identified and potential causes of TKR pain included: arthrofibrosis, aseptic loosening, avascular necrosis, central sensitization, component malpositioning, infection, instability, nerve damage, overstuffing, patellar maltracking, polyethylene wear, psychological factors and unresurfaced patella. It is important to tailor our approach to address the individual causes of pain. Certain controllable risk factors can be managed pre-operatively to minimize post-operative pain. Risk factors help to predict adverse pain outcomes and identify specific causes. There are multiple causes of pain following TKR. Some factors will require further extensive studies, and as pain is a commonly attributed reason for TKR revision, its underlying aetiologies should be explored. Understanding these factors helps to develop effective methods for diagnosis, prevention and management of TKR pain, which help to improve patient outcomes.
Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2020;5:534-543. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.5.200031
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- Cheuk Yin Li
- School of Medical Education, Newcastle University, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Medical Education, Newcastle University, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Medical Education, Newcastle University, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Medical Education, Newcastle University, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Watanabe M, Kuriyama S, Nakamura S, Nishitani K, Tanaka Y, Sekiguchi K, Ito H, Matsuda S. Abnormal knee kinematics caused by mechanical alignment in symmetric bicruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty are alleviated by kinematic alignment. Knee 2020; 27:1385-1395. [PMID: 33010752 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2020.07.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2019] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bicruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty (BCR-TKA) was developed to maintain anterior cruciate ligament function and thus reproduce natural knee kinematics postoperatively. Traditional surgical techniques, however, may cause several complications secondary to kinematic conflict and ligament overtension. The objective of this study was to use a computer simulation of symmetric BCR-TKA to evaluate the effects of alternative surgical techniques on knee kinematics and ligaments. METHODS A musculoskeletal computer model of a healthy knee was constructed and was used to simulate a BCR model with mechanical alignment (MA). Five adjusted models were investigated, characterized, respectively, by kinematic alignment (KA), two degrees increased tibial slope, two-millimeter distal setting of the tibial component, and an undersized femoral component with either MA or KA. RESULTS All models exhibited a normal femoral position against the tibia at knee extension, with no anterior paradoxical motion during mid-flexion. The healthy knee model showed medial pivot motion and rollback. In contrast, the BCR MA model demonstrated abnormal bi-condylar rollback with excessive tensions of the lateral collateral ligament and posterior cruciate ligament during knee flexion, whereas the undersized femoral model with MA partly reduced both tensions. The BCR KA model retained relatively physiological kinematics and suppressed excessive ligament tensions. However, no adjusted model completely reproduced healthy knee conditions. CONCLUSIONS The BCR MA model showed abnormal biomechanics due to kinematic conflict between the retained ligaments and the replaced joint surface. Surgeons using symmetric BCR-TKA should consider using the KA method to achieve sufficient ligament laxity throughout knee flexion.
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- Mutsumi Watanabe
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, JCHO Tamatsukuri Hospital, Shimane, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Japanese Red Cross Wakayama Medical Center, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mitsubishi Kyoto Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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刘 欣, 郭 升, 李 帅, 曹 晏, 向 川. [Progress in the method of tibial prosthesis rotation alignment in total knee arthroplasty]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2020; 34:1200-1204. [PMID: 32929917 PMCID: PMC8171723 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.201911058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To summarize the methods of tibial prosthesis rotation alignment in total knee arthroplasty, and provide reference for clinicians to select and further study the methods of tibial prosthesis rotation alignment. METHODS The advantages and disadvantages of various tibial prosthesis rotation alignment methods were analyzed and summarized by referring to the relevant literature at home and abroad in recent years. RESULTS There are many methods for tibial prosthesis rotation alignment, including reference to relevant anatomical landmarks, range of motion (ROM) technique, computer-assisted navigation, and personalized osteotomy. The inner one-third of the tibial tuberosity is a more accurate reference anatomical landmark, but the obesity, severe knee deformity and dysplasia have impacts on the precise placement of the tibial prosthesis. ROM technique do not need to refer to the anatomical landmark of the tibia, and aren't affected by landmark variation. It can be used for severe knee valgus deformity and the landmarks that are difficult to identify. However, it may cause internal rotation of tibial prosthesis. Computer- assisted navigation and personalized osteotomy can achieve more accurate alignment in sagittal, coronal, and rotational alignment of femoral prosthesis. However, due to the lack of reliable anatomical landmarkers related to tibia fixation, it is still controversial whether it can help the alignment of tibial prosthesis rotation. CONCLUSION The surgeon should master the methods of rotation and alignment of tibial prosthesis, make preoperative plans, select appropriate alignment methods for different patients, and achieve individualization. Meanwhile, several anatomical landmarkers should be referred to properly during the operation, which can be used to detect the correct placement of tibial prosthesis and avoid large rotation error.
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- 欣 刘
- 山西医科大学第二医院骨科(太原 030001)Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan Shanxi, 030001, P.R.China
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- 山西医科大学第二医院骨科(太原 030001)Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan Shanxi, 030001, P.R.China
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- 山西医科大学第二医院骨科(太原 030001)Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan Shanxi, 030001, P.R.China
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- 山西医科大学第二医院骨科(太原 030001)Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan Shanxi, 030001, P.R.China
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- 山西医科大学第二医院骨科(太原 030001)Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan Shanxi, 030001, P.R.China
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Internal rotation of the tibial component in total knee arthroplasty can lead to extension deficit. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:2948-2952. [PMID: 31482183 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05695-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2018] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Stiffness is a common problem following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Mal-rotated components have been claimed to be the major cause of pain and limited motion after TKA. The present study investigates whether intra-operative intentional malrotation of the tibial component would change in vivo kinematics. The hypothesis is excessive internal rotation of the tibial component would result in postoperative extension deficit. METHODS Thirty-one patients were enrolled in this study. After completing bony cuts and proper soft tissue balancing, the femoral and tibial trials were impacted and fixed using small pins. Lateral radiographs were used to measure and compare intraoperative full knee extension during normal and after intentional internal rotation of the tibial component. The extension deficit angles were also compared between the posterior stabilised (PS) and cruciate retaining (CR) implants. RESULTS For normal tibial component rotation, the median (interquartile range) extension deficit was 0° (4). The mean tibial trial intentional internal rotation was 21.2° (± 4.5). The median (interquartile range) extension deficit significantly increased to 6° (4) after tibial component internal rotation (p = 0.001). The use of PS spacers resulted in a significantly greater extension deficit after intentional internal rotation 9° (5) compared to that of the CR implant 1° (4) (p = 0.001). CONCLUSION Internal rotation of the tibial component in total knee arthroplasty can lead to postoperative extension deficit. This could be attributed to interference with "screw home" mechanism that requires full external rotation of the tibia on the femur. Consequently, this deficit may cause pain and knee stiffness following TKA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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Hosseini Nasab SH, Smith C, Schütz P, Postolka B, Ferguson S, Taylor WR, List R. Elongation Patterns of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament after Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Clin Med 2020; 9:E2078. [PMID: 32630654 PMCID: PMC7408829 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9072078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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This study aimed to understand the ability of fixed-bearing posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)-retaining implants to maintain functionality of the PCL in vivo. To achieve this, elongation of the PCL was examined in six subjects with good clinical and functional outcomes using 3D kinematics reconstructed from video-fluoroscopy, together with multibody modelling of the knee. Here, length-change patterns of the ligament bundles were tracked throughout complete cycles of level walking and stair descent. Throughout both activities, elongation of the anterolateral bundle exhibited a flexion-dependent pattern with more stretching during swing than stance phase (e.g., at 40° flexion, anterolateral bundle experienced 3.9% strain during stance and 9.1% during swing phase of stair descent). The posteromedial bundle remained shorter than its reference length (defined at heel strike of the level gait cycle) during both activities. Compared with loading patterns of the healthy ligament, postoperative elongation patterns indicate a slackening of the ligament at early flexion followed by peak ligament lengths at considerably smaller flexion angles. The reported data provide a novel insight into in vivo PCL function during activities of daily living that has not been captured previously. The findings support previous investigations reporting difficulties in achieving a balanced tension in the retained PCL.
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- Seyyed Hamed Hosseini Nasab
- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland; (S.H.H.N.); (C.S.); (P.S.); (B.P.); (S.F.); (R.L.)
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland; (S.H.H.N.); (C.S.); (P.S.); (B.P.); (S.F.); (R.L.)
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland; (S.H.H.N.); (C.S.); (P.S.); (B.P.); (S.F.); (R.L.)
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland; (S.H.H.N.); (C.S.); (P.S.); (B.P.); (S.F.); (R.L.)
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland; (S.H.H.N.); (C.S.); (P.S.); (B.P.); (S.F.); (R.L.)
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland; (S.H.H.N.); (C.S.); (P.S.); (B.P.); (S.F.); (R.L.)
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland; (S.H.H.N.); (C.S.); (P.S.); (B.P.); (S.F.); (R.L.)
- Human Performance Lab, Schulthess Clinic, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland
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Musculoskeletal Multibody Simulation Analysis on the Impact of Patellar Component Design and Positioning on Joint Dynamics after Unconstrained Total Knee Arthroplasty. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13102365. [PMID: 32455672 PMCID: PMC7287668 DOI: 10.3390/ma13102365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Patellofemoral (PF) disorders are considered a major clinical complication after total knee replacement (TKR). Malpositioning and design of the patellar component impacts knee joint dynamics, implant fixation and wear propagation. However, only a limited number of studies have addressed the biomechanical impact of the patellar component on PF dynamics and their results have been discussed controversially. To address these issues, we implemented a musculoskeletal multibody simulation (MMBS) study for the systematical analysis of the patellar component’s thickness and positioning on PF contact forces and kinematics during dynamic squat motion with virtually implanted unconstrained cruciate-retaining (CR)-TKR. The patellar button thickness clearly increased the contact forces in the PF joint (up to 27%). Similarly, the PF contact forces were affected by superior–inferior positioning (up to 16%) and mediolateral positioning (up to 8%) of the patellar button. PF kinematics was mostly affected by the mediolateral positioning and the thickness of the patellar component. A medialization of 3 mm caused a lateral patellar shift by up to 2.7 mm and lateral patellar tilt by up to 1.6°. However, deviations in the rotational positioning of the patellar button had minor effects on PF dynamics. Aiming at an optimal intraoperative patellar component alignment, the orthopedic surgeon should pay close attention to the patellar component thickness in combination with its mediolateral and superior–inferior positioning on the retropatellar surface. Our generated MMBS model provides systematic and reproducible insight into the effects of patellar component positioning and design on PF dynamics and has the potential to serve as a preoperative analysis tool.
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Classical target coronal alignment in high tibial osteotomy demonstrates validity in terms of knee kinematics and kinetics in a computer model. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:1568-1578. [PMID: 31227865 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05575-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the ideal coronal alignment under dynamic conditions after open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO). It was hypothesised that, although the classical target alignment was based on experimental evidence, it would demonstrate biomechanical validity. METHODS Musculoskeletal computer models were analysed with various degrees of coronal correction in OWHTO during gait and squat, specifically with the mechanical axis passing through points at 40%, 50%, 60%, 62.5%, 70%, and 80% of the tibial plateau from the medial edge, defined as the weight-bearing line percentage (WBL%). The peak load on the lateral tibiofemoral (TF) joint, the medial collateral ligament (MCL), and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tensions, and knee kinematics with or without increased posterior tibial slope (PTS) were evaluated. RESULTS The classical alignment with WBL62.5% achieved sufficient load on the lateral TF joint and maintained normal knee kinematics after OWHTO. However, over-correction with WBL80% caused an excessive lateral load and non-physiological kinematics. Increased WBL% resulted in increased MCL tension due to lateral femoral movement against the tibia. With WBL80%, abnormal contact between the medial femoral condyle and the medial intercondylar eminence of the tibia occurred at knee extension. The screw-home movement around knee extension and the TF rotational angle during flexion were reduced as WBL% increased. Increased PTS was associated with increased ACL tension and decreased TF rotation angle because of ligamentous imbalance. CONCLUSIONS The classical target alignment demonstrated validity in OWHTO, and over-correction should be avoided as it negatively impacts clinical outcome. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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Mell SP, Fullam S, Wimmer MA, Lundberg HJ. Computational Parametric Studies for Preclinical Evaluation of Total Knee Replacements. LECTURE NOTES IN COMPUTATIONAL VISION AND BIOMECHANICS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-43195-2_6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Fottner A, Woiczinski M, Schröder C, Schmidutz F, Weber P, Müller PE, Jansson V, Steinbrück A. Impact of tibial baseplate malposition on kinematics, contact forces and ligament tensions in TKA: A numerical analysis. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2019; 103:103564. [PMID: 32090954 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2019.103564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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PURPOSE Malposition of implant components in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has consequences on tibiofemoral kinematics, contact forces and ligament tensions. To evaluate the impact of tibial baseplate malpositioning in the same knee, we conducted a computer simulation. METHODS An established weight-bearing finite element model of a fixed bearing TKA was used for the computer simulation. To evaluate the influence of tibial baseplate malposition, calculations were consecutively performed in neutral position, at 3° and 6° of internal and external rotation and at 3 mm and 6 mm of medial and lateral translation. RESULTS The highest effect of malposition was observed for ligament tensions, with a tendency of a greater influence for the 6 mm translation compared to 6° of rotation. Changes in contact forces and tibiofemoral kinematics were according to the alterations of ligament tensions. The highest ligament tension, contact force and femoral roll-back were registered for 6 mm medialization of the tibial baseplate. DISCUSSION Tibial baseplate malposition effects ligament tensions, tibiofemoral contact forces and kinematics and has a risk of unfavorable clinical results due to postoperative pain, reduced range of motion, instability and a higher rate of early loosening. Therefore, surgeons should aim for a neutral position of the tibial baseplate.
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- Andreas Fottner
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, Munich, Germany; Laboratory for Biomechanics and Experimental Orthopedics, Grosshadern Medical Center, University of Munich (LMU), Feodor-Lynen-Straße 19, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, Munich, Germany; Laboratory for Biomechanics and Experimental Orthopedics, Grosshadern Medical Center, University of Munich (LMU), Feodor-Lynen-Straße 19, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- BG Trauma Center, University of Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstrasse 95, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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Effect of surgical parameters on the biomechanical behaviour of bicondylar total knee endoprostheses - A robot-assisted test method based on a musculoskeletal model. Sci Rep 2019; 9:14504. [PMID: 31601894 PMCID: PMC6787084 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-50399-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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The complicated interplay of total knee replacement (TKR) positioning and patient-specific soft tissue conditions still causes a considerable number of unsatisfactory outcomes. Therefore, we deployed a robot-assisted test method, in which a six-axis robot moved and loaded a bicondylar cruciate-retaining (CR)-TKR in a virtual lower extremity emulated by a musculoskeletal multibody model. This enabled us to systematically analyse the impact of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), tibial slope, and tibial component rotation on TKR function while considering the physical implant components and physiological-like conditions during dynamic motions. The PCL resection yielded a decrease of femoral rollback by 4.5 mm and a reduction of tibiofemoral contact force by 50 N. A reduced tibial slope led to an increase of tibiofemoral contact force by about 170 N and a decrease of femoral rollback up to 1.7 mm. Although a higher tibial slope reduced the contact force, excessive tibial slopes should be avoided to prevent joint instability. Contrary to an external rotation of the tibial component, an internal rotation clearly increased the contact force and lateral femoral rollback. Our data contribute to improved understanding the biomechanics of TKRs and show the capabilities of the robot-assisted test method based on a musculoskeletal multibody model as a preoperative planning tool.
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Kawaguchi K, Inui H, Taketomi S, Yamagami R, Nakazato K, Tanaka S. Intraoperative Tibial Anteroposterior Axis Could Not Be Replicated After Tibial Osteotomy in Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:2371-2375. [PMID: 31253450 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.05.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2019] [Revised: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We evaluated the effect of the anteroposterior (AP) axis of the proximal tibia defined at the cutting surface using an image-free navigation system in total knee arthroplasty. METHODS This prospective study included 68 patients (79 knees) who underwent total knee arthroplasty. The tibial AP axis was registered in the navigation system with reference to Akagi's line, connecting the middle of the posterior cruciate ligament to the medial border of the patellar tendon attachment at the tibial joint surface. After proximal tibial osteotomy, the AP axis was replicated as the AP(O) axis. We measured the difference between the AP axis defined at the joint surface and the AP(O) axis defined at the osteotomy surface. RESULTS The AP(O) axis at the osteotomy surface internally rotated 2.0° to the AP axis at the joint surface, and the AP(O) axis outlier (difference to AP axis: >3°) occurred in 54% (43 knees). In the >3° malrotation group, internal malrotation occurred in 37% (30 knees) and external malrotation occurred in 17% (13 knees). In the outlier analysis, the left knees were significantly found in the internal outlier group. CONCLUSION The tibial AP axis, connecting the middle of the posterior cruciate ligament to the medial border of the patellar tendon attachment defined at the tibial joint surface, could not be replicated at the tibial osteotomy surface. If the tibial components were set depending only on the AP axis defined at the osteotomy surface, the tibial components could internally rotate and have more outliers, especially in the left knees.
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- Kohei Kawaguchi
- Department of Orthopaedics, Tokyo University Hospital, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tokyo University Hospital, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tokyo University Hospital, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tokyo University Hospital, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tokyo University Hospital, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tokyo University Hospital, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, Japan
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Kang KT, Koh YG, Park KM, Lee JS, Kwon SK. Biomechanical analysis of a changed posterior condylar offset under deep knee bend loading in cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty. Biomed Mater Eng 2019; 30:157-169. [PMID: 30741664 DOI: 10.3233/bme-191041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The conservation of the joint anatomy is an important factor in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The restoration of the femoral posterior condylar offset (PCO) has been well known to influence the clinical outcome after TKA. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the mechanism of PCO in finite element models with conservation of subject anatomy and different PCO of ±1, ±2, ±3 mm in posterior direction using posterior cruciate ligament-retaining TKA. METHODS Using a computational simulation, we investigated the influence of the changes in PCO on the contact stress in the polyethylene (PE) insert and patellar button, on the forces on the collateral and posterior cruciate ligament, and on the quadriceps muscle and patellar tendon forces. The computational simulation loading condition was deep knee bend. RESULTS The contact stresses on the PE insert increased, whereas those on the patellar button decreased as posterior condylar offset translated to the posterior direction. The forces exerted on the posterior cruciate ligament and collateral ligaments increased as PCO translated to the posterior direction. The translation of PCO in the anterior direction, in an equivalent flexion angle, required a greater quadriceps muscle force. CONCLUSIONS Translations of the PCO in the posterior and anterior directions resulted in negative effects in the PE insert and ligament, and the quadriceps muscle force, respectively. Our findings suggest that orthopaedic surgeons should be careful with regard to the intraoperative conservation of PCO, because an excessive change in PCO may lead to quadriceps weakness and an increase in posterior cruciate ligament tension.
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- Kyoung-Tak Kang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Reconstruction Center, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Reconstruction Center, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Reconstruction Center, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Nishitani K, Kuriyama S, Nakamura S, Morita Y, Ito H, Matsuda S. Valgus position of the femoral component causes abnormal kinematics in the presence of medial looseness in total knee arthroplasty: a computer simulation model of TKA for valgus knee osteoarthritis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2019; 27:2051-2060. [PMID: 30374567 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-018-5264-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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PURPOSE Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for valgus knee osteoarthritis is challenging. Although overcorrection in TKA for valgus knee osteoarthritis is recommended, supportive data based on biomechanics have rarely been reported. The purpose of this study was to elucidate whether coronal rotation of the femoral compartment causes abnormal kinematics with or without medial looseness. METHODS Multi- and single-radius posterior-stabilised TKA implants were utilised in a computer simulation. A total of 4 mm of slack were provided in the medial collateral ligament (MCL) with varus or valgus position of the femoral component to simulate the context of valgus knee osteoarthritis. Kinematics during gait and squatting activities were evaluated in each condition. RESULTS During squatting, medial looseness and valgus replacement caused anterior translation of the medial femoral component in mid-flexion in the multi-radius implant. In the worst condition (7° valgus replacement with MCL looseness), there was rapid anterior translation in the multi-radius implant, and moderate anterior translation in the single-radius implant. Although medial looseness alone did not cause abnormal kinematics during gait, the worst condition exhibited an anterior translation to 4.9 mm in the multi-radius implant. This worst condition also exhibited a marked lift-off of 8.0 and 2.9 mm in the multi- and single-radius implants, respectively. Varus position caused little abnormal kinematics even with MCL looseness. CONCLUSION Valgus, not varus position of the femoral component caused abnormal kinematics with MCL looseness. To avoid valgus position, the safety target angle of femoral component would be slight varus rather than neutral in valgus knee OA.
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- Kohei Nishitani
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo, 606-8507, Kyoto, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo, 606-8507, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo, 606-8507, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo, 606-8507, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo, 606-8507, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo, 606-8507, Kyoto, Japan
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Sekiguchi K, Nakamura S, Kuriyama S, Nishitani K, Ito H, Tanaka Y, Watanabe M, Matsuda S. Effect of tibial component alignment on knee kinematics and ligament tension in medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. Bone Joint Res 2019; 8:126-135. [PMID: 30997038 PMCID: PMC6444020 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.83.bjr-2018-0208.r2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Objectives Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is one surgical option for treating symptomatic medial osteoarthritis. Clinical studies have shown the functional benefits of UKA; however, the optimal alignment of the tibial component is still debated. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of tibial coronal and sagittal plane alignment in UKA on knee kinematics and cruciate ligament tension, using a musculoskeletal computer simulation. Methods The tibial component was first aligned perpendicular to the mechanical axis of the tibia, with a 7° posterior slope (basic model). Subsequently, coronal and sagittal plane alignments were changed in a simulation programme. Kinematics and cruciate ligament tensions were simulated during weight-bearing deep knee bend and gait motions. Translation was defined as the distance between the most medial and the most lateral femoral positions throughout the cycle. Results The femur was positioned more medially relative to the tibia, with increasing varus alignment of the tibial component. Medial/lateral (ML) translation was smallest in the 2° varus model. A greater posterior slope posteriorized the medial condyle and increased anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tension. ML translation was increased in the > 7° posterior slope model and the 0° model. Conclusion The current study suggests that the preferred tibial component alignment is between neutral and 2° varus in the coronal plane, and between 3° and 7° posterior slope in the sagittal plane. Varus > 4° or valgus alignment and excessive posterior slope caused excessive ML translation, which could be related to feelings of instability and could potentially have negative effects on clinical outcomes and implant durability. Cite this article: K. Sekiguchi, S. Nakamura, S. Kuriyama, K. Nishitani, H. Ito, Y. Tanaka, M. Watanabe, S. Matsuda. Bone Joint Res 2019;8:126–135. DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.83.BJR-2018-0208.R2.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan; Medical Staff, Yawata Central Hospital, Yawata, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Gu S, Kuriyama S, Nakamura S, Nishitani K, Ito H, Matsuda S. Underhang of the tibial component increases tibial bone resorption after total knee arthroplasty. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2019; 27:1270-1279. [PMID: 30470851 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-018-5309-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE One of the causes of aseptic loosening is marked tibial bone resorption (TR) at the tibial bone-component interface after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). It was hypothesized that insufficient coverage of the tibial component and improper cementing technique would cause increased TR after cemented TKA. METHODS One hundred thirty-four primary TKAs in 107 patients with varus osteoarthritis were included in this study. The relationships between the TRs at 2 years after TKA and the tibial component underhang (TUH), the thickness of the cement mantle around the keel, and clinical parameters were evaluated. RESULTS The widths of TRs on anteroposterior radiographs were significantly larger on the medial side than on the lateral side (p = 0.001), whereas the difference between the anterior and posterior sides on lateral radiographs was relatively small. Multiple regression analyses showed that medial TR was positively related to medial TUH (p = 0.006), and lateral TR was positively related to a thicker distal cement mantle (p = 0.027). On the lateral view, stepwise selection indicated that postoperative knee flexion angle was the most significant risk factor (p = 0.005) for anterior TR, and posterior TUH was the strongest predictor (p = 0.001) of posterior TR. CONCLUSIONS To avert postoperative progressive TR, surgeons should perfectly fit a suitably sized tibial component to the medial edge of the tibia. Also, care should be taken to avoid an excessive cement mantle at the distal portion of the keel during TKA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Joint Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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Watanabe M, Kuriyama S, Nakamura S, Nishitani K, Tanaka Y, Sekiguchi K, Ito H, Matsuda S. Impact of intraoperative adjustment method for increased flexion gap on knee kinematics after posterior cruciate ligament-sacrificing total knee arthroplasty. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2019; 63:85-94. [PMID: 30851566 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2018] [Revised: 02/26/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND In general, the flexion gap is larger than the extension gap with posterior cruciate ligament-sacrificing total knee arthroplasty. Several methods compensate for an excessive flexion gap, but their effects are unknown. The purpose of this study was to compare three methods to compensate for an increased flexion gap. METHODS In this study, squatting in knees with excessive (4 mm) and moderate (2 mm) flexion gaps was simulated in a computer model. Differences in knee kinematics and kinetics with joint line elevation, setting the femoral component in flexion, and using a larger femoral component as compensatory methods were investigated. FINDINGS The rotational kinematics during flexion with setting the femoral component in flexion were opposite to those in the other models. Using a larger femoral component resulted in the most physiological motion. The peak anterior translation was 10 mm in the joint line elevation model compared with approximately 6 mm in the other models. In the joint line elevation model, patellofemoral contact stress was excessively increased at 90° of knee flexion. In contrast, tibiofemoral contact stress was higher during knee extension with setting the femoral component in flexion due to anterior impingement. There were few differences in the effect of the three compensatory methods with a moderate flexion gap. INTERPRETATION A larger femoral component should be used to compensate for an excessive flexion gap because it has less negative impact on posterior cruciate ligament-sacrificing total knee arthroplasty, whereas any compensation method might be acceptable for a moderate flexion gap.
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- Mutsumi Watanabe
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yawata Central Hospital, 39-1 Gotanda, Yawata-shi, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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Bloodpool SPECT as part of bone SPECT/CT in painful total knee arthroplasty (TKA): validation and potential biomarker of prosthesis biomechanics. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2019; 46:1009-1018. [PMID: 30600341 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-018-4244-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare bloodpool SPECT with planar imaging in bone SPECT/CT of painful total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with respect to inter-rater agreement, confidence, prosthesis outcome, and biomechanical functioning. METHODS Retrospective study of bloodpool SPECT and planar control images. Four raters used the validated Bruderholz scheme and a 5-point scale to grade uptake. Inter-rater agreement and overall confidence scores were calculated. Variable cluster analysis was performed to identify patterns of uptake, and associations between patterns and prosthesis outcome and biomechanical functioning were examined. RESULTS In all, 55 knees in 43 patients were analyzed (median follow-up 17 months; revision rate 21.8%). SPECT significantly improved inter-rater agreement in 24% of regions (all P < 0.05) and overall confidence by 20% (P < 0.001). Regional uptake cluster analysis showed improved antero-posterior separation with SPECT, and distinct patterns associated with prosthesis survival in lateral femoral (P = 0.041) and medial tibial (P < 0.001) regions. The prognostic value of SPECT outperformed planar imaging for tibial (P < 0.001), patellar (P = 0.009), and synovial (P = 0.040) assessment. Internal femoral malrotation resulted in increased uptake in posteromedial (P = 0.042) and anterolateral (P = 0.016) femoral, and lateral patellar (P = 0.011) regions. Internal tibial malrotation increased uptake in posterolateral (P = 0.026) and posteromedial tibial (P = 0.005), and medial patellar regions (P = 0.004). Bloodpool SPECT improved the prognostic value of late-phase SPECT/CT for the assessment of the medial tibial region. CONCLUSIONS Bloodpool SPECT outperforms planar assessment of painful TKAs and the identification of distinct uptake patterns make it a potentially clinically relevant biomarker of prosthesis survival and biomechanical functioning.
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Chen Z, Gao Y, Chen S, Zhang Q, Zhang Z, Zhang J, Zhang X, Jin Z. Biomechanics and wear comparison between mechanical and kinematic alignments in total knee arthroplasty. Proc Inst Mech Eng H 2018; 232:1209-1218. [PMID: 30458667 DOI: 10.1177/0954411918811855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The uses of mechanical and kinematic alignments in total knee arthroplasty are under debate in recent clinical investigations. In this study, the differences in short-term biomechanics and long-term wear volume between mechanical and kinematic alignments in total knee arthroplasty were investigated, based on a subject-specific musculoskeletal multi-body dynamics model during walking gait simulation. An increase of 8.2% in the peak tibiofemoral medial contact force, a posterior contact translation by maximum 4.7 mm and a decrease of 5.5% in the wear volume after a 10-million-cycle simulation were predicted in the kinematic alignment, compared with the mechanical alignment. Nevertheless, the tibiofemoral contact mechanics, the range of motions and the long-term wear were not markedly different between mechanical and kinematic alignments. Furthermore, the mechanical alignment with a posterior tibial slope similar to that under the kinematic alignment was found to produce similar anterior-posterior translation and the range of motion, and an approximate wear volume, compared with the kinematic alignment. The ligament forces under the kinematic alignment were influenced markedly by as much as 25%, 50% and 77% for the medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament and posterior cruciate ligament forces, respectively. And, a maximum increase of 40% for patellofemoral contact force was predicted under the kinematic alignment. These findings suggest that the kinematic alignment is an alternative alignment principle but no marked advantages in biomechanics and wear to the mechanical alignment. The adverse effects of the kinematic alignment on patella loading and soft tissue forces should be noticed.
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- Zhenxian Chen
- Key Laboratory of Road Construction Technology and Equipment of MOE, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China.,State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing System Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Road Construction Technology and Equipment of MOE, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Road Construction Technology and Equipment of MOE, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing System Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing System Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.,Department of Arthroplasty Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing System Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Road Construction Technology and Equipment of MOE, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing System Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.,Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.,Tribology Research Institute, School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
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Azukizawa M, Kuriyama S, Nakamura S, Nishitani K, Lyman S, Morita Y, Furu M, Ito H, Matsuda S. Intraoperative medial joint laxity in flexion decreases patient satisfaction after total knee arthroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2018; 138:1143-1150. [PMID: 29855683 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-018-2965-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2017] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The relationship between postoperative tibiofemoral ligament balance and patient satisfaction in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been explored previously. However, the optimal intraoperative medial-lateral ligament balance during knee flexion in terms of postoperative patient satisfaction remains unknown. We evaluated the effect of intraoperative flexion instability on patient satisfaction after TKA. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study consisted of 46 knees with varus osteoarthritis undergoing TKA. Medial-lateral component gaps at 0° knee extension and 90° flexion were measured intraoperatively using a knee balancer. Differences in postoperative patient outcomes at 3 weeks and 1 year were compared between medially tight knees in 90° flexion with a medial component gap of < 4 mm and medially loose knees in 90° flexion with a gap of ≥ 4 mm. Outcomes were measured using the 2011 Knee Society Scoring System (2011 KS). RESULTS The median total 2011 KS score at 1 year postoperatively in the medially loose knees [median 97; interquartile range (IQR) 75-117] was significantly lower than that in the medially tight knees (median 128; IQR 104-139, P < 0.01), while preoperative and 3-week postoperative scores were similar. In addition, medial flexion gaps were not significantly associated with total 2011 KS scores before surgery or at 3 weeks postoperatively. However, at 1 year after surgery, medial component flexion gaps were negatively associated with the total 2011 KS score (R = - 0.42; P < 0.01) and the 2011 KS satisfaction subscale score (R = - 0.36; P = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Excessive intraoperative medial joint laxity of ≥ 4 mm at 90° flexion progressively decreased patient satisfaction for 1 year. Since intraoperative medial laxity in flexion is likely to interfere with functional recovery after TKA, medial stabilization during TKA is important throughout knee flexion. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic study, Level III.
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- Masayuki Azukizawa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Healthcare Research Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Furu Clinic, Koga, Shiga, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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Kaneko T, Kono N, Mochizuki Y, Ikegami H, Musha Y. Use of porous monoblock patella component should avoid for patient with patella baja. J Orthop 2018; 15:432-437. [PMID: 29881171 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2018.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2017] [Accepted: 03/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Although many studies have evaluated the success of porous tantalum component in primary and revision cementless total knee arthroplasty (TKA) cases, few studies have reported the breakage of porous tantalum monoblock patella component (PTMP). The purpose of this study was to investigate the radiographic outcomes of breakage of PTMP at short-term follow up. Methods This was a retrospective study of 49 consecutive knees in 43 patients who underwent TKA surgery between September 2012 and March 2014. Bone marrow contents/tissue volumes (BMC/TV. mg/cm3) were evaluated using 2-dimensional osteomorphometry software with 2D- multi-detector-row computed tomography (2D-MDCT) to measure fixation of the bone-prosthesis interface with patella at 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery. Clinical follow up was obtained by reviewing each patient at orthopedic record. Results We experienced a case that resulted in breakage of PTMP without traumatic episode at 26 months after surgery. Relative changes of Bone Mineral Contents per Tissue Volume. (BMC/TV mg/cm3) at ROI. 1 (superior border of the patella) and ROI. 2 (peg of patella) were significantly higher than ROI.3 (inferior border of patella) at 6, 12 and 24 months after surgery (p < 0.001. p < 0.01). Patient with breakage of PTMP has patella baja (Insall- Salvati ratio: 0.72), and the relative change of BMC/TV at ROI.1 and 2 for patients who experienced a breakage of PTMP was higher than any other patients. Conclusion The present study revealed that the use of PTMP should be avoided for patients with patella baja.
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Key Words
- 2D-MDCT, two-dimensional multi-detector-row computed tomography
- 2D-multi-detector-row computed tomography
- AP, anteroposterior
- BMC/TV, bone mineral contents per tissue volume
- BMD, bone mineral density
- BMI, body mass index
- BV, bone volume
- Breakage
- CT, computed tomography
- PTMP, porous tantalum monoblock patella
- Porous tantalum monoblock patella component
- ROI, regions of interest
- TKA, total knee arthroplasty
- TV, total volume
- Total knee arthroplasty
- UHMWPE, ultra high molecular weight polyethylene)
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- Takao Kaneko
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Toho University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Toho University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Toho University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Toho University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Toho University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Panni AS, Ascione F, Rossini M, Braile A, Corona K, Vasso M, Hirschmann MT. Tibial internal rotation negatively affects clinical outcomes in total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2018; 26:1636-1644. [PMID: 29247357 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-017-4823-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2017] [Accepted: 12/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this systematic review is to analyze the effect of tibial rotational alignment after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) on clinical outcomes and assess the eventual cut-off values for tibial TKA rotation leading to poor outcomes. METHODS A detailed and systematic search from 1997 to 2017 of the Pubmed, Medline, Cochrane Reviews, and the Google Scholar databases was performed using the keyword terms "total knee arthroplasty", "total knee replacement", "tibial alignment", "tibial malalignement", "tibial rotation", "rotational error", "axis", "angle", "tibial malrotation", "clinical outcome", in several combinations. The modified Coleman scoring methodology (mCMS) was used. All the primary TKAs studies analyzing correlation between clinical results and tibial rotation were included. RESULTS Five articles met the inclusion criteria. A total of 333 arthroplasties were included in this review; 139 had tibial component malalignment, while 194 were in control groups. The mean age of patients was 67.3 (SD 0.57) years. The mean average postoperative follow-up delay was 34.7 months (range 21-70). The mean mCMS score was 59.2 points indicating good methodological quality in the included studies. Functional outcomes were assessed through KSS, OKS, KOOS and VAS, negatively related to tibial internal rotation. CONCLUSIONS Our review confirmed that excessive internal rotation of the tibial TKA component represents a significant risk factor for pain and inferior functional outcomes after TKA (> 10° of internal rotation demonstrated the common value), since external rotation does not affect the results. However, a universal precise cut-off value has not been found in the available literature and there remains a debate about CT rotation assessment and surgical intra-operative landmarks. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Alfredo Schiavone Panni
- Multidisciplinary Department of Orthopedic and Dentistry Specialties, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Orthopedic and Dentistry Specialties, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
- Orthopedics and Sport Medicine Unit, Campolongo Hospital, Salerno, Italy.
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Orthopedic and Dentistry Specialties, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Orthopedic and Dentistry Specialties, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Università del Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Orthopedic and Dentistry Specialties, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Kantonsspital Baselland (Bruderholz, Liestal, Laufen), Bruderholz, Switzerland
- University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Kaneko T, Kono N, Mochizuki Y, Ikegami H, Musha Y. Is there a relationship between the load distribution on the tibial plateau and hip knee ankle angle after TKA? Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2018; 138:543-552. [PMID: 29322320 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-018-2872-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study asked whether differences in coronal alignment after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) affect the load distribution on the tibial plateau. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between coronal alignment and the load distribution on the tibial plateau after TKA, using three-dimensional multi-detector-row-computed tomography (3D-MDCT). MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, we performed 84 cementless TKA with porous tantalum modular tibial component (PTMT) and divided into three groups based on post-operative hip-knee-ankle (HKA) angle: varus alignment group (n = 22), (176° ≧) neutral alignment group (n = 45), (180° ± 3°), and valgus alignment group (n = 17) (184° ≦).The changes in bone quality parameters of trabecular patterns under peg of PTMT were interpreted as load distribution due to changes in alignment. The relationship between HKA angle and load distribution on the tibial plateau was analyzed every 6 months for 4.5 years by measuring Bone marrow contents/tissue volumes (mg/cm3) and bone volumes/tissue volumes (%) under peg of porous tantalum modular tibial component by visualizing three dimensionally with 3D-osteo-morphometry software. RESULTS There were no correlations between HKA angle and the load distribution on the tibial plateau after TKA at all periods. There was a significantly higher increase in the medial region than the lateral about the BMC/TV and BV/TV values, regardless of the post-operative alignment after TKA for all periods. The relative BMC/TV and BV/TV changes at medial region in varus alignment group were significantly lower than the neutral and the valgus alignment groups of pre-operative medial osteoarthritis of the knee. CONCLUSIONS As far, it can be concluded by the study and the methods used therein that there were no relationships between the load distribution on the tibial plateau and HKA angle after TKA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic study, Level III.
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- Takao Kaneko
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Toho University School of Medicine, 2-17-6 Ohashi, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8515, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Toho University School of Medicine, 2-17-6 Ohashi, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8515, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Toho University School of Medicine, 2-17-6 Ohashi, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8515, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Toho University School of Medicine, 2-17-6 Ohashi, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8515, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Toho University School of Medicine, 2-17-6 Ohashi, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8515, Japan
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Tanaka Y, Nakamura S, Kuriyama S, Nishitani K, Ito H, Furu M, Watanabe M, Matsuda S. Medial tilting of the joint line in posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty increases contact force and stress. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2018; 53:54-59. [PMID: 29448081 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2018.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2017] [Revised: 12/17/2017] [Accepted: 02/08/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty is based on the concept to represent the premorbid joint alignment with cruciate-retaining implants, characterized by medial tilt and internal rotation. However, kinematic and kinetic effects of kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty with posterior-stabilized implants is unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of medial tilting of the joint line with posterior-stabilized implants. METHODS A mechanical alignment model, and medial tilt 3° and 5° models were constructed. Knee kinematics and contact forces were simulated using a musculoskeletal computer simulation model. Contact stresses on the tibiofemoral joint and the post area were then calculated using finite element analysis. FINDINGS From 0° to 120° of knee flexion, greater external rotation of the femoral component was observed in medial tilt models (-0.6°, 1.8° and 4.2° in mechanical alignment, medial tilt 3° and medial tilt 5° models, respectively). The peak contact stresses on the tibiofemoral joint and the post area at 120° of knee flexion were higher in medial tilt models. The peak contact stresses on the post area in medial tilt 3° and 5° models were 2.2 and 3.8 times greater than that in mechanical alignment model, respectively. INTERPRETATION Medial tilting of the joint line causes greater axial rotation even with posterior-stabilized implants, which can represent near-normal kinematics. However, medial tilting of the joint line in total knee arthroplasty with posterior-stabilized implants may have a higher risk for polyethylene wear at the tibiofemoral joint and post area, leading to subsequent component loosening.
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- Yoshihisa Tanaka
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Kang KT, Koh YG, Son J, Kwon OR, Lee JS, Kwon SK. Influence of Increased Posterior Tibial Slope in Total Knee Arthroplasty on Knee Joint Biomechanics: A Computational Simulation Study. J Arthroplasty 2018; 33:572-579. [PMID: 29017801 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.09.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2017] [Revised: 08/28/2017] [Accepted: 09/14/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The reconstructed posterior tibial slope (PTS) plays a significant role in restoring knee kinematics in cruciate-retaining-total knee arthroplasty (TKA). A few studies have reported the effect of the PTS on biomechanics. METHODS This study investigates the effect of the PTS on tibiofemoral (TF) kinematics, patellofemoral (PF) contact stress, and forces at the quadriceps, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and collateral ligament after cruciate-retaining-TKA using computer simulations. The simulation for the validated TKA finite element model was performed under deep knee bend condition. All analyses were repeated from -3° to 15° PTS in increments of 3°. RESULTS The kinematics on the TF joint translated increasingly posteriorly when the PTS increased. Medial and lateral contact points translated in posterior direction in extension and flexion as PTS increased. The maximum contact stress on the PF joint and quadriceps, and collateral ligament force decreased when the PTS increased. An implantation of the tibial plate with increased PTS reduced the PCL load. Physiologic insert movement led to an increasingly posterior position of the femur and reduced quadriceps force especially for knee flexion angles above high flexion (120°) when compared to TKA with a decreased slope of the tibial base plate. CONCLUSION An increase in the PTS increased medial and lateral movements without paradoxical motion. However, an excessive PTS indicated progressive loosening of the TF joint gap due to a reduction in collateral ligament tension during flexion.
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- Kyoung-Tak Kang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Effects of tibial baseplate shape on rotational alignment in total knee arthroplasty: three-dimensional surgical simulation using osteoarthritis knees. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2018; 138:105-114. [PMID: 29075841 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-017-2828-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Placement of tibial component is expected to fulfill both maximum surface coverage and recommended anterior-posterior (AP) alignment in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of the tibial baseplate shape on AP axis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Virtual surgery of TKA was performed with three-dimensional bone models reconstructed from 77 osteoarthritis varus knees. Two differently designed tibial baseplates, symmetrically and anatomically, were set to the cut surface under posterior slopes of 0°, 3°, and 7°. The AP axes were defined by connecting the geometrical center of the cut surface with the medial edge (axis MED) and medial 1/3 (axis 1/3MED) of patella tendon attachment. We evaluated the overhang rates as well as the most fitting AP axis which passes through the geometric center. RESULTS Overhang rates when aligned to axis MED were 12-25% for the symmetrical-type group and 13-22% for the anatomical-type group. Overhang rates when aligned to axis 1/3MED were 42-48% for the symmetrical-type group and 3-7% for the anatomical-type group. The most fitting AP axis of tibial baseplate was located 2.5° external to axis MED for the symmetrical-type group and around 3.3° internal to axis 1/3MED for the anatomical-type group. CONCLUSIONS Symmetrically or anatomically designed tibial baseplates have their own favored AP axis and specific performance on coverage. When aligned to axis 1/3MED, anatomically designed tibial baseplates will effectively lower the mismatch rates compared to a symmetrically designed tibial baseplate. Orthopaedic surgeons are expected to place the tibial components to the cut surface during TKA with full understanding of the features between different baseplate designs, AP axes, and posterior slopes for an ideal tibial rotational position.
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Watanabe T, Koga H, Horie M, Katagiri H, Sekiya I, Muneta T. Post-Cam Design and Contact Stress on Tibial Posts in Posterior-Stabilized Total Knee Prostheses: Comparison Between a Rounded and a Squared Design. J Arthroplasty 2017; 32:3757-3762. [PMID: 28780225 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2017] [Accepted: 07/06/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The post-cam mechanism in posterior stabilized (PS) prostheses plays an important role in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of this study is to clarify the difference of the contact stress on the tibial post between a rounded post-cam design and a squared design during deep knee flexion and at hyperextension using the three-dimensional (3D) finite element models. METHODS We created 2 types of 3D, finite element models of PS prostheses (types A and B), whose surfaces were identical except for the post-cam geometries: type A has a rounded post-cam design, while type B has a squared design. Both types have a similar curved-shape intercondylar notch of the femoral component. Stress distributions, peak contact stresses, and contact areas on the tibial posts at 90°, 120°, and 150° flexion with/without 10° tibial internal rotation and at 10° hyperextension were compared between the 2 models. RESULTS Type B demonstrated more concentrated stress distribution compared to type A. The peak contact stresses were similar in both groups during neutral flexion; however, the stresses were much higher in type B during flexion with 10° rotation and at hyperextension. The higher peak contact stresses corresponded to the smaller contact areas in the tibial post. CONCLUSION A rounded post-cam design demonstrated less stress concentration during flexion with rotation and at hyperextension compared with a squared design. The results would be useful for development of implant designs and prediction of the contact stress on the tibial post in PS total knee arthroplasty.
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- Toshifumi Watanabe
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Watanabe M, Kuriyama S, Nakamura S, Tanaka Y, Nishitani K, Furu M, Ito H, Matsuda S. Varus femoral and tibial coronal alignments result in different kinematics and kinetics after total knee arthroplasty. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2017; 25:3459-3466. [PMID: 28484791 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-017-4570-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2016] [Accepted: 05/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Abnormal knee motion under various conditions has been described after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, differences in kinematics and kinetics of knees with varus femoral versus varus tibial alignment have not been evaluated. It was hypothesized that varus femoral and tibial alignments have the same impact on knee motion. METHODS A musculoskeletal computer simulation was used. Femoral and tibial alignment in the coronal plane was each varied from neutral to 5° of varus in 1° increments. Lift-off, defined as an intercomponent distance of >2 mm, and tibiofemoral contact forces were evaluated during gait up to 60° of knee flexion. Knee kinematics and contact stresses were also examined during squat, with up to 130° of knee flexion. RESULTS During gait, lift-off occurred readily with more than 3° of varus tibial alignment and slight lateral joint laxity. In contrast, lift-off did not occur with varus femoral or tibial alignment of up to 5° during squat. Peak medial contact forces with varus femoral alignment were approximately twice those observed with varus tibial alignment. The lowest points of the femoral condyles moved internally with varus femoral alignment, contrary to the kinematics with neutral or varus tibial alignment. On the other hand, there was femoral medial sliding and edge loading against the tibia in mid-flexion with varus tibial alignment. CONCLUSION Varus femoral alignment affects the non-physiological rotational movement of the tibiofemoral joint, whereas varus tibial alignment causes medial-lateral instability during mid-flexion. Varus femoral and tibial alignments might lead to post-TKA discomfort and unreliability.
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- Mutsumi Watanabe
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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Steinbrück A, Schröder C, Woiczinski M, Schmidutz F, Müller PE, Jansson V, Fottner A. Mediolateral femoral component position in TKA significantly alters patella shift and femoral roll-back. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2017; 25:3561-3568. [PMID: 28681088 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-017-4633-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2017] [Accepted: 06/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Increased retropatellar pressure and altered kinematics are associated with anterior knee pain and unsatisfied patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Since malposition of the implant is believed to contribute to postoperative pain, we performed this in vitro study to evaluate the influence of mediolateral femoral component position on retropatellar pressure as well as tibio-femoral and patella kinematics. METHODS For the test, a fixed-bearing TKA was implanted in eight fresh frozen cadaver specimens. To determine the impact of mediolateral (ML) position, three variants of femoral components (3-mm medialization, neutral position and 3-mm lateralization) were produced using rapid prototyping replicas. In a knee rig, a loaded squat from 20° to 120° of flexion was applied. Retropatellar pressure distribution was measured with a pressure-sensitive film. Additionally, an ultrasonic-based three-dimensional motion analysis system was used to register patello- and tibio-femoral kinematics. RESULTS ML translation of the femoral component by 3 mm did not lead to a significant alteration in retropatellar peak pressure (medial 6.5 ± 2.5 MPa vs. lateral 6.0 ± 2.4 MPa). Following the ML translation of the femoral component, the patella was significantly shifted and tilted in the same directions. Varying the ML femoral component position also led to a significant alteration in femoral roll-back. CONCLUSION In day-by-day use, ML position should be chosen with care since there is a significant influence on patella shift and femoral roll-back. Retropatellar pressure is not significantly altered, so there is no clear evidence of an impact on anterior knee pain.
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- Arnd Steinbrück
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.,BG Trauma Center, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstrasse 95, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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