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Cacciola G, Giustra F, Bosco F, Vezza D, Pirato F, Braconi L, Risitano S, Capella M, Massè A, Sabatini L. No significant clinical differences between native or reduced posterior tibial slope in kinematically aligned total knee replacement with posterior cruciate-retaining. J Orthop 2024; 54:32-37. [PMID: 38524363 PMCID: PMC10957378 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.03.023] [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: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Aims & objectives Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common surgical procedure for end-stage knee osteoarthritis. However, conventional alignment techniques may lead to postoperative dissatisfaction in up to 20% of cases. Kinematic alignment (KA) has emerged as a new philosophy to restore the native joint line and achieve more natural kinematics. Preserving the posterior tibial slope (PTS) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is crucial to maintaining the pre-arthritic joint line and improving knee kinematics. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of postoperative PTS changes and their impact on functional outcomes and range of motion. Materials & methods A retrospective single-center study was conducted on patients who underwent KA-TKA with PCL preservation. The preoperative and postoperative PTS were measured on lateral knee radiographs using the tibial proximal anatomic axis method. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) were collected pre- and postoperatively up to a two-year follow-up. Results Of the 95 included patients, 62.1% achieved an anatomically similar PTS (within 3° from the preoperative value), while 37.9% experienced noticeable PTS changes. However, no significant associations existed between PTS changes and compromised PROMs (WOMAC, 22.2 and 23.1; FJS, 66.6 and 67.3), ROM (118.5° and 119.4°), or patient satisfaction. No postoperative complications requiring reoperation or component revisions were observed. Conclusion Preserving or modifying the native PTS during KA-TKA could be confidently undertaken without compromising functional outcomes or patient satisfaction.
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- Giorgio Cacciola
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Turin, CTO, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, San Giovanni Bosco Hospital—ASL Città di Torino, 10154, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, G.F. Ingrassia Hospital Unit, ASP 6, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Turin, CTO, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Turin, CTO, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Turin, CTO, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Turin, CTO, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Turin, CTO, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Turin, CTO, Torino, Italy
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- Humanitas Gradenigo, Department of Robotic and Minimally-Invasive Arthroplasty Surgery, 10153, Turin, Italy
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Sun L, Han Y, Jing Z, Li D, Liu J, Li D. Finite element analysis of the effect of tibial osteotomy on the stress of polyethylene liner in total knee arthroplasty. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2024; 32:10225536241251926. [PMID: 38733065 DOI: 10.1177/10225536241251926] [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] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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AIM To explore the effects of tibial osteotomy varus angle combined with posterior tibial slope (PTS) on the stress of polyethylene liner in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) by building finite element model (FEM). METHODS Established the FEM of standard TKA with tibial osteotomy varus angle 0° to 9° were established and divided into 10 groups. Next, each group was created 10 FEMs with 0° to 9° PTS separately. Calculated the stress on polyethylene liner in each group in Abaqus. Finally, the relevancy between tibial osteotomy angle and polyethylene liner stress was statistically analyzed using multiple regression analysis. RESULTS As the varus angle increased, the area of maximum stress gradually shifted medially on the polyethylene liner. As the PTS increases, the percentage of surface contact forces on the medial and lateral compartmental of the polyethylene liner gradually converge to the same. When the varus angle is between 0° and 3°, the maximum stress of the medial compartmental surfaces of polyethylene liner rises smoothly with the increase of the PTS. When the varus angle is between 4° and 9°, as the increase of the PTS, the maximum stress of polyethylene liner rises first and then falls, forming a trough at PTS 5° and then rises again. Compared to the PTS, the varus angle has a large effect on the maximum stress of the polyethylene liner (p < .001). CONCLUSION When the varus angle is 0° to 3°, PTS 0° is recommended, which will result in a more equalized stress distribution of the polyethylene liner in TKA.
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- Lihui Sun
- Division of Bone and Joint Surgery, Center of Orthopedics, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Division of Bone and Joint Surgery, Center of Orthopedics, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Division of Bone and Joint Surgery, Center of Orthopedics, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Division of Bone and Joint Surgery, Center of Orthopedics, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Division of Bone and Joint Surgery, Center of Orthopedics, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Division of Bone and Joint Surgery, Center of Orthopedics, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
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Guo N, Smith CR, Schütz P, Trepczynski A, Moewis P, Damm P, Maas A, Grupp TM, Taylor WR, Hosseini Nasab SH. Posterior tibial slope influences joint mechanics and soft tissue loading after total knee arthroplasty. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1352794. [PMID: 38686117 PMCID: PMC11056792 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1352794] [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: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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As a solution to restore knee function and reduce pain, the demand for Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) has dramatically increased in recent decades. The high rates of dissatisfaction and revision makes it crucially important to understand the relationships between surgical factors and post-surgery knee performance. Tibial implant alignment in the sagittal plane (i.e., posterior tibia slope, PTS) is thought to play a key role in quadriceps muscle forces and contact conditions of the joint, but the underlying mechanisms and potential consequences are poorly understood. To address this biomechanical challenge, we developed a subject-specific musculoskeletal model based on the bone anatomy and precise implantation data provided within the CAMS-Knee datasets. Using the novel COMAK algorithm that concurrently optimizes joint kinematics, together with contact mechanics, and muscle and ligament forces, enabled highly accurate estimations of the knee joint biomechanics (RMSE <0.16 BW of joint contact force) throughout level walking and squatting. Once confirmed for accuracy, this baseline modelling framework was then used to systematically explore the influence of PTS on knee joint biomechanics. Our results indicate that PTS can greatly influence tibio-femoral translations (mainly in the anterior-posterior direction), while also suggesting an elevated risk of patellar mal-tracking and instability. Importantly, however, an increased PTS was found to reduce the maximum tibio-femoral contact force and improve efficiency of the quadriceps muscles, while also reducing the patellofemoral contact force (by approximately 1.5% for each additional degree of PTS during walking). This study presents valuable findings regarding the impact of PTS variations on the biomechanics of the TKA joint and thereby provides potential guidance for surgically optimizing implant alignment in the sagittal plane, tailored to the implant design and the individual deficits of each patient.
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- Ning Guo
- Institute for Biomechanics, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, United States
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- Institute for Biomechanics, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Aesculap AG, Tuttlingen, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), Munich, Germany
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- Aesculap AG, Tuttlingen, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), Munich, Germany
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- Institute for Biomechanics, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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Song SJ, Bae DK, Hwang SH, Park HS, Park CH. Similar Midterm Outcomes of Total Knee Arthroplasties with Anterior and Posterior Tibial Slopes Performed on Paired Knees at a Minimum Follow-up of 5 Years. J Knee Surg 2024; 37:310-315. [PMID: 37192660 DOI: 10.1055/a-2094-8728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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A small posterior tibial slope (PTS) is generally recommended in posterior stabilized (PS) total knee arthroplasty (TKA). An unwanted anterior tibial slope (ATS), which can affect postoperative results, may be created in PS TKA because of the inaccuracy of surgical instruments and techniques, as well as high interpatient variability. We compared midterm clinical and radiographic results of PS TKAs with ATS and PTS performed on paired knees using the same prosthesis. One-hundred-twenty-four patients who underwent TKAs with ATS and PTS on paired knees using ATTUNE posterior-stabilized prostheses were retrospectively reviewed after a minimum follow-up period of 5 years. The mean follow-up period was 5.4 years. The Knee Society Knee and Function scores, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, Feller and Kujalar scores, and range of motion (ROM) were evaluated. The preferred TKA out of ATS and PTS was also investigated. The hip-knee-ankle angle, component positions, tibial slope, posterior femoral offset, Insall-Salvati ratio, and knee sagittal angle were measured by radiography. There were no significant differences in the clinical results, including ROM, between TKAs with ATS and PTS preoperatively and at the last follow-up. Regarding patient preference, 58 patients (46.8%) were satisfied with bilateral knees, 30 (24.2%) preferred knees with ATS, and 36 (29%) preferred knees with PTS. There was no significant difference in the rate of preference between TKAs with ATS and PTS (p = 0.539). Except for the postoperative tibial slope (-1.8 vs. 2.5 degrees, p < 0.001), there were also no significant differences in the radiographic results, including the knee sagittal angle, preoperatively and at the last follow-up. The midterm outcomes were similar between PS TKAs with ATS and PTS performed on paired knees at a minimum of 5 years of follow-up. Nonsevere ATS did not affect midterm outcomes in PS TKA with proper soft tissue balancing and the current prosthesis of improved design. However, a long-term follow-up study is required to confirm the safety of nonsevere ATS in PS TKA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:: III.
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- Sang Jun Song
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul Sacred Heart General Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Connolly P, Coombs S, Schwarzkopf R. Mechanical complications after total knee arthroplasty. Expert Rev Med Devices 2023; 20:1105-1117. [PMID: 37950354 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2023.2282744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION With the increasing demand for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and the burden of revision TKA on the healthcare system, as well as the quality of life implications for patients, it is extremely important for surgeons to be able to anticipate and prevent TKA mechanical complications. Surgeons must be familiar with the different causes and mechanisms of TKA complications so that they can properly treat patients with failed TKAs and better avoid these complications. AREAS COVERED This review addresses TKA mechanical complications and provides context for the topic. A detailed review of surgical factors, implant factors, and patient factors that contribute to mechanical complications after TKA is provided. All of the literature cited in this review was gathered from the PubMed online database using different keywords based on the section of the manuscript. EXPERT OPINION As surgeons and engineers solve certain issues in TKA, new challenges will inevitably arise. We must continue to push forward and innovate from both a surgical technique and implant design perspective.
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- Patrick Connolly
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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Erquicia JI, Gil-Gonzalez S, Ibañez M, Leal-Blanquet J, Combalia A, Monllau JC, Pelfort X. A lower starting point for the medial cut increases the posterior slope in opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy: a cadaveric study. J Exp Orthop 2022; 9:124. [PMID: 36577908 PMCID: PMC9797634 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-022-00562-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects on the posterior tibial slope of different distances from the joint line to start the osteotomy and of varying the placement of the opening wedge in high tibial osteotomy. Starting the osteotomy more distally and an incorrect location for the tibial opening wedge were hypothesized to increase the posterior tibial slope. METHODS A cadaveric study was conducted using 12 knees divided into two groups based on the distance from the joint line to the start of the osteotomy: 3 and 4 cm. The preintervention posterior tibial slope was measured radiologically. Once the osteotomy was performed, the medial cortex of the tibia was divided into anteromedial, medial, and posteromedial thirds. A 10° opening wedge was sequentially placed in each third, and the effect on the posterior tibial slope was evaluated radiographically. RESULTS Significant changes were observed only in the 3-cm group (p = 0.02) when the wedge was placed in the anteromedial zone. In contrast, in the 4-cm group, significant differences were observed when the opening wedge was placed at both the medial (p = 0.04) and anteromedial (p = 0.012) zones. CONCLUSION Correct control of the posterior tibial slope can be achieved by avoiding a low point when beginning the osteotomy and placing the opening wedge in the posteromedial third of the tibia when performing an opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Controlled laboratory study.
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- Juan Ignacio Erquicia
- grid.488391.f0000 0004 0426 7378Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Althaia Xarxa Assistencial Universitària de Manresa, Carrer Dr. Joan Soler, 1-3, 08243 Manresa, Spain ,IMOVE, Mi Tres Torres, Av. Via Augusta, 281, 08017 Barcelona, Spain
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- grid.7080.f0000 0001 2296 0625Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Consorci Corporació Sanitària Parc Taulí. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Parc del Taulí, 1, 08208 Sabadell, Spain
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- grid.7080.f0000 0001 2296 0625ICATME. Hospital Universitari Dexeus, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Carrer de Sabino Arana 5, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- grid.488391.f0000 0004 0426 7378Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Althaia Xarxa Assistencial Universitària de Manresa, Carrer Dr. Joan Soler, 1-3, 08243 Manresa, Spain ,IMOVE, Mi Tres Torres, Av. Via Augusta, 281, 08017 Barcelona, Spain
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- grid.5841.80000 0004 1937 0247Departament de Cirurgia i Especialitats Medicoquirúrgiques, Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), Carrer Casanova 143, 08036 Barcelona, Spain ,grid.5841.80000 0004 1937 0247Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), Carrer Casanova 143, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- grid.7080.f0000 0001 2296 0625ICATME. Hospital Universitari Dexeus, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Carrer de Sabino Arana 5, 08028 Barcelona, Spain ,grid.7080.f0000 0001 2296 0625Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology. Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Passeig Marítim, 25, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- grid.7080.f0000 0001 2296 0625Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Consorci Corporació Sanitària Parc Taulí. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Parc del Taulí, 1, 08208 Sabadell, Spain
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Excessive Sagittal Slope of the Tibia Component during Kinematic Alignment-Safety and Functionality at a Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12091407. [PMID: 36143192 PMCID: PMC9506154 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12091407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to assess the safety and functional outcomes of excessive sagittal alignment in the unrestricted kinematic alignment technique for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). A retrospective, single-center study was conducted between 2018 and 2020, including patients undergoing primary TKA with a minimum 2-year follow-up. EOS imaging conducted before and after surgery was reviewed for overall alignment, and a number of measurements were taken, including sagittal tibial slope and other tibia and femur component positioning. Patients were interviewed and asked to fill out several questionnaires including a visual analog scale, the Oxford Knee Score, and the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score. Overall, 225 patients (66.7%) had a sagittal tibial slope angle above 5° (excessive) and 112 (33.3%) patients had an angle under 5° (moderate). A significant improvement in pain and function scores was observed in both groups following the surgery (p < 0.001). There were no significant differences between the moderate and excessive groups in the average VAS, OKS or the various subtypes of the KOOS score. However, there was a slight but significant difference in the number of patients achieving MCID in KOOS symptoms. There were no cases of early failure or loosening. Unrestricted KA and the excessive sagittal alignment of the tibial component seem to be reliable and safe in terms of restoring daily function and alleviating pain after a minimum of 2 years following the surgery.
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Lee DW, Lee J, Lee J, Ro DH, Lee MC, Han HS. A Flexible Intramedullary Guide Can Reduce the Anteroposterior Oversizing of Femoral Components Used in Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients with Osteoarthritis and Severe Distal Femoral Sagittal Bowing. J Knee Surg 2022; 35:1119-1125. [PMID: 33545726 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1722325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Traditionally, a rigid intramedullary rod has been used as the reference guide for femoral cutting in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, correct positioning of this rigid rod is difficult, especially in the knees with severe distal femoral sagittal bowing. A flexible intramedullary rod has been developed to address this problem. This study was performed to compare the sagittal alignment and clinical outcomes of TKAs performed with flexible and rigid femoral intramedullary guides. Thirty-eight knees that underwent primary TKAs with flexible intramedullary rods as femoral cutting guides were matched according to patient height and sex with 38 knees that underwent TKAs using conventional rigid rods. Clinical outcomes, including the range of motion and functional scores, and radiological variables, including the distal femoral bowing angle (DFBA), femoral component flexion angle (FFA), and mediolateral overhang and anteroposterior (AP) oversizing of femoral components, were evaluated. Clinical and radiological outcomes did not differ significantly between the flexible rod and conventional rigid rod groups. A subgroup analysis of knees with severe distal femoral sagittal bowing (DFBA >4 degrees) showed that the FFA was significantly larger in the flexible rod group than in the rigid rod group, with an average difference of 3 degrees (5.2 ± 2.4 vs. 2.2 ± 1.6 degrees, respectively, p = 0.022). In addition, the incidence of AP oversizing of femoral components was lower in the flexible rod group than in the rigid rod group (11.1 vs. 60.0%, respectively, p = 0.027). Relative to TKA with a rigid rod, TKA performed with a flexible femoral intramedullary guide resulted in more flexed sagittal alignment of femoral components in patients with severe distal femoral sagittal bowing. This greater flexion of the femoral component resulted in less AP oversizing. However, the use of a flexible rod had no impact on short-term clinical outcomes.
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- Do Weon Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Knee Surgery, CM Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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Dean RS, DePhillipo NN, LaPrade RF. Posterior Tibial Slope in Patients With Torn ACL Reconstruction Grafts Compared With Primary Tear or Native ACL: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671221079380. [PMID: 35425846 PMCID: PMC9003651 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221079380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background: Increased posterior tibial slope (PTS) is a risk factor for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture and failure of ACL reconstruction (ACLR) grafts. Purpose: The purpose was to conduct a systematic review of literature on PTS measurements and to conduct a meta-analysis of comparable PTS measurements based on a patient’s ACL status. It was hypothesized that patients with torn ACLR grafts would have significantly larger medial and lateral PTS compared with patients with native ACLs or those who underwent primary ACLR. Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: A systematic review was performed using PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Included were studies that reported medial and/or lateral PTS measurements, those that reported PTS measurements based on ACL status (ie, intact ACL, primary ACL tear, failed ipsilateral ACLR, or revision ACLR), and those that reported their specific PTS measurement technique. Average PTS measurements, measurement location (medial or lateral tibial plateau) and technique, imaging modality used, and ACL status were extracted from each study. Data were pooled using DerSimonian and Laird random-effects models, and results were compared using the Altman interaction test. Results: The literature search identified 1705 studies, of which 82 (N = 12,971 patients) were included. There were 4028 patients in the intact ACL group (31%), 7405 in the primary ACLR group (57%), and 1538 in the failed ACLR group (12%). Measurements were obtained from lateral radiographs in 31 studies (38%), from magnetic resonance imaging in 47 studies (57%), and from computed tomography in 4 studies (5%). The failed ACLR group had a significantly larger lateral PTS (9.55°; 95% CI, 8.47°-10.63°) than either the primary ACL tear (7.13°; 95% CI, 6.58°-7.67°) or intact ACL (5.57°; 95% CI, 5.03°-6.11°) groups (P < .001 for both). The failed ACLR group also had a significantly larger medial PTS (9.05°; 95% CI, 7.80°-10.30°) than the primary (6.24°; 95% CI, 5.71°-6.78°) or intact ACL (6.28°; 95% CI, 5.21°-7.35°) groups (P < .001 for both). Conclusion: Both lateral and medial PTS measurements were greater in patients who had failed previous ACLR than those with a primary ACL tear or an intact native ACL. The lateral PTS of patients with primary ACL tears was greater than those with an intact native ACL.
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- Robert S. Dean
- Beaumont Health, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
- Twin Cities Orthopedics, Edina, Minnesota, USA
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- Twin Cities Orthopedics, Edina, Minnesota, USA
- Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Oslo, Norway
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High inter- and intraindividual differences in medial and lateral posterior tibial slope are not reproduced accurately by conventional TKA alignment techniques. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:882-889. [PMID: 33547913 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06477-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to describe the medial and lateral posterior tibial slope (MPTS and LPTS) on 3D-CT in a Caucasian population without osteoarthritis. It was hypothesised that standard TKA alignment techniques would not reproduce the anatomy in a high percentage of native knees. METHODS CT scans of 301 knees [male:female = 192:109; mean age 30.1 ([Formula: see text] 6.1)] were analysed retrospectively. Tibial slope was measured medially and laterally in relation to the mechanical axis of the tibia. The proportion of MPTS and LPTS was calculated, corresponding to the "standard PTS" of 3°-7°. The proportion of knees accurately reproduced with the recommended PTS of 0°-3° for PS and 5°-7° for CR TKA were evaluated. RESULTS Interindividual mean values of MPTS and LPTS did not differ significantly (mean (range); MPTS: 7.2° ( - 1.0°-19.0°) vs. LPTS: 7.2° ( - 2.4°-17.8°), n.s.). The mean absolute intraindividual difference was 2.9° (0.0°-10.8°). In 40.5% the intraindividual difference between MPTS and LPTS was > 3°. When the standard slope of 3°-7° medial and lateral was considered, only 15% of the knees were covered. The tibial cut for a PS TKA or a CR TKA changes the combined PTS (MPTS + LPTS) in 99.3% and 95.3% of cases, respectively. CONCLUSION A high interindividual range of MPTS and LPTS as well as considerable intraindividual differences were shown. When implementing the recommended slope values for PS and CR prostheses, changes in native slope must be accepted. Further research is needed to evaluate the impact of altering a patient's native slope on the clinical outcome. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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Adıyeke L, Kafadar AB, Erdoğan Ö, Gündüz ÇD. The effect of tibial slope angle on clinical and functional results after mobile bearing total knee arthroplasty. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDICS, TRAUMA AND REHABILITATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/22104917221075828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Levent Adıyeke
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ministry of Health Birecik State Hospital, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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Shi W, Jiang Y, Zhao X, Zhang H, Wang Y, Li T. The influence of posterior tibial slope on the mid-term clinical effect of medial-pivot knee prosthesis. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:563. [PMID: 34526057 PMCID: PMC8442407 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02704-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of posterior tibial slope (PTS) on the mid-term clinical outcome following a medial-pivot (MP) prosthesis. METHOD Two hundred thirty-three patients from The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, who had undergone a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with MP prosthesis between January 2015 and December 2015, were retrospectively included in this study. They were divided into 3 groups according to postoperative PTS: A ≤ 5°; B 5-7°; and C ≥ 7°. Multiple assessments were made on the patient postoperatively and recorded in the three groups, the measurements of this study included: the range of motion (ROM), knee scoring system (KSS), Western Ontario and McMaster universities osteoarthritis index (WOMAC), posterior condylar offset (PCO), joint line height, and postoperative complications. RESULTS The average post-operative ROM for groups B and C were 108° and 110° respectively; this was significantly higher than that of group A (98°, P < 0.001). The WOMAC scores of patients in group C were significantly lower than those in groups A and B (P < 0.05). However, there were no significant differences in KSS, PCO, and joint line height among the 3 groups (P > 0.05). Only 2 cases of postoperative complications occurred in group C, these were ameliorated after operation. CONCLUSION With an increase to PTS, the postoperative ROM can be significantly increased for the patient. However, the knee joint function will not be significantly improved, and the stability of knee joint will not be affected when within the limits of appropriate PTS.
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- Weipeng Shi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 59, Haier Road, Qingdao, 266000, China.,Medical Department of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 59, Haier Road, Qingdao, 266000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 59, Haier Road, Qingdao, 266000, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 59, Haier Road, Qingdao, 266000, China.
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Dean RS, Beck EC, Waterman BR. Knee Malignment: Is There a Role for Correction in Primary ACLR? OPER TECHN SPORT MED 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.otsm.2021.150833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Lee JA, Koh YG, Kang KT. Effect of post-cam design on the kinematics and contact stress of posterior-stabilized total knee arthroplasty. Biomed Mater Eng 2021; 32:323-332. [PMID: 33967034 DOI: 10.3233/bme-201097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The post-cam mechanism in the posterior-stabilized (PS) implant plays an important role, such as durability and kinematic performances, in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the difference in the kinematics and contact stress of five post-cam designs, which are flat-and-flat, curve-and-curve (concave), curve-and-curve (concave and convex), helical, and asymmetrical post-cam designs, using three-dimensional finite element models. METHODS We designed the post-cam model with five different geometries. The kinematics, contact stress, and contact area were evaluated in the five post-cam designs under gait cycle loading conditions using the finite element method. RESULTS There were no differences in the contact stress and area on the tibial insert in all designs. The largest internal rotation was shown in the swing phase for the helical design, and the largest tibial posterior translation was observed for the curve-and-curve (concave) design. The curve-and-curve (concave) design showed the lowest contact stress and the largest posterior tibial translation during the gait cycle. CONCLUSIONS Considering the kinematics and contact stress, we found that the curve-and-curve (concave) design was more stable than other designs. From the results, we found the important factors of TKA implant considering stability and kinematics.
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- Jin-Ah Lee
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, 10 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, 10 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Gao J, Hou Y, Li R, Ke Y, Li Z, Lin J. The accelerometer-based navigation system demonstrated superior radiological outcomes in restoring mechanical alignment and component sagittal positioning in total knee arthroplasty. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:351. [PMID: 33849489 PMCID: PMC8045229 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04213-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to determine whether the accelerometer-based navigation (ABN) could improve the accuracy of restoring mechanical axis (MA), component positioning, and clinical outcomes compared to conventional (CON) total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods A total of 301 consecutive patients (ABN: 27, CON: 274) were included. A 1:4 propensity score matching (PSM) was performed between the two groups according to preoperative demographic and clinical parameters. The postoperative MA, femoral coronal angle (FCA), femoral sagittal angle (FSA), tibial coronal angle (TCA) and tibial sagittal angle (TSA) were compared. Absolute deviations of aforementioned angles were calculated as the absolute value of difference between the exact and ideal value and defined as norms if within 3°, otherwise regarded as outliers. Additional clinical parameters, including the Knee Society knee and function scores (KSKS and KSFS) and range of motion (ROM), were assessed at final follow-up (FU) (mean FU was 21.88 and 21.56 months respectively for ABN and CON group). A secondary subgroup analysis and comparison on clinical outcomes were conducted between norms and outliers in different radiological parameters. Results A total of 98 patients/102 knees were analyzed after the PSM (ABN: 21 patients/24 knees, CON: 77 patients/78 knees). In the ABN group, the mean MA, FCA and TSA were significantly improved (p = 0.019, 0.006, < 0.001, respectively). Proportions of TKAs within a ± 3°deviation were significantly improved in all the postoperative radiological variables except for TCA (p = 0.003, 0.021, 0.042, 0.013, respectively for MA, FCA, FSA, and TSA). The absolute deviations of FSA and TSA were also significantly lower in the ABN group (p = 0.020, 0.048, respectively). No significant differences were found in either mean value, absolute deviation or outlier ratio of TCA between two groups. On clinical outcomes, there were no significant differences between two groups, although KSKS, KSFS and ROM (p < 0.01, respectively) dramatically improved compared to baseline. The subgroup analysis also demonstrated no statistical difference on clinical outcomes between the outliers and norms in varied radiological parameters. Conclusions The ABN could improve the accuracy and precision of mechanical alignment and component positioning without significant improvement of clinical outcomes. Further high quality studies with long term FU are warranted to comprehensively evaluate the value of the ABN.
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- Jiaxiang Gao
- Arthritis Clinic & Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, 100044, China.,Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Arthritis Clinic & Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, 100044, China.,Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Arthritis Clinic & Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, 100044, China.,Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Arthritis Clinic & Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, 100044, China.,Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Arthritis Clinic & Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, 100044, China. .,Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, China.
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- Arthritis Clinic & Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, 100044, China. .,Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, China.
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Lu Y, Yuan X, Qiao F, Hao Y. Effects of different prosthetic instrumentations on tibial bone resection in total knee arthroplasty. Sci Rep 2021; 11:7297. [PMID: 33790376 PMCID: PMC8012597 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-86787-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Our aim was to assess the accuracy of the obtained posterior tibial slope (PTS) with a fixed angle cutting block. 247 TKAs in 213 patients were reviewed. We included 104 Legion Prosthesis, 76 U2 Knee Prosthesis, 46 NexGen LPS-Flex Prosthesis, and 21 Vanguard Knee System products. Preoperative and postoperative PTS were measured via expanded lateral tibia radiographs. For postoperative PTS, the Legion group had significantly smaller slopes than the U2 Knee group and Vanguard group. However, there was no significant difference between the Legion and NexGen groups, and no significant difference among the NexGen, U2 Knee, and Vanguard groups. Multiple linear regression showed that the different tibial lengths and preoperative PTS had statistically significant effects on postoperative PTS. However, there were weak correlations between the tibial length and PTS, and between preoperative and postoperative PTS. For TKA, although the PTS is not completely consistent with the angle of the cutting block, using conventional tibial bone resection technology with different tibial cutting instrumentations provided by various manufacturers in TKA can obtain safe PTS.
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- Yufeng Lu
- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western Medicine Orthopedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western Medicine Orthopedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Osteonecrosis and Joint Reconstruction Ward, Department of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.
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Tibiofemoral subluxation in the coronal plane does not affect WOMAC and KOOS after total knee arthroplasty. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:914-920. [PMID: 32367202 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06047-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the effect of preoperative coronal tibiofemoral subluxation (CTFS) on functional outcome, prosthesis type, insert thickness and revision rates in patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS A total of 224 knees of 186 patients were included. Patients were divided into two groups as either with (Group 1, 114 knees of 86 patients) or without (Group 2, 124 knees of 100 patients) coronal lateral tibiofemoral subluxation. The mean follow-up period was 71.3 ± 7.3 (range 60-84) months in group 1 and 69.4 ± 6.6 (range 61-79) months in group 2 (n.s.). Coronal tibiofemoral subluxation degree was measured in degrees on standing anteroposterior knee radiographs. Group 1 was divided into three subgroups according to amount of subluxation (< 5 mm, 6-10 mm and > 10 mm). Functional outcome was evaluated using the Western Ontario and McMaster Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) preoperatively and at the last follow-up visit. Prosthesis type, insert thickness and revision rates were compared between the two groups. RESULTS There were no significant differences between the two groups regarding patient demographics, prosthesis type, and revision rates (n.s.). The insert thickness was found significantly higher in group 1 (p < 0.001). The preoperative and postoperative WOMAC and KOOS scores were found no significantly different between the two groups (n.s.). Among subluxation (+) subgroups, there was no significant difference in functional outcome scores and revision rates (n.s.). However, prosthesis type and insert thickness were significantly associated with the amount of subluxation (p = 0.009 and p = 0.001, respectively). There was no significant correlation between the degree of lower extremity deformity and coronal tibiofemoral amount of subluxation (n.s.). CONCLUSION Preoperative CTFS does not adversely affect the WOMAC score, KOOS and revision rates after TKA. In the clinical practice, surgeons should be aware of the need for a posterior cruciate stabilizing prosthesis and a thicker insert in the presence of CTFS, especially with subluxation greater than 10 mm and to consider a spared bony resection on the tibia in patients suffering from CTFS. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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Dean RS, DePhillipo NN, Chahla J, Larson CM, LaPrade RF. Posterior Tibial Slope Measurements Using the Anatomic Axis Are Significantly Increased Compared With Those That Use the Mechanical Axis. Arthroscopy 2021; 37:243-249. [PMID: 32949632 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2020.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare posterior tibial slope (PTS) measurements from standard lateral knee radiographs with measurements from full-length lateral tibia radiographs. METHODS We performed a multicenter, prospective study. Lateral knee and full-length lateral tibia radiographs were obtained for each patient, and PTS was measured. Slope measurements were obtained by measuring the angle between an average of the medial and lateral tibial plateaus and a representative tibial diaphysis line. The proximal anatomic axis was measured on lateral knee radiographs, and both the mechanical axis and anatomic axis were measured on full-length lateral tibia radiographs. The mechanical axis was defined as the center of the plateau to the center of the plafond, and the anatomic axis was defined as the center of the tibial diaphysis. The minimal clinically significant difference was defined a priori as 2° of PTS or greater. RESULTS A total of 140 patients met the inclusion criteria. The average PTS using the proximal anatomic axis was 11.6° ± 3.2° on lateral knee radiographs; the PTS measured on full-length lateral tibia radiographs was 9.5° ± 3.4° using the mechanical axis and 11.8° ± 3.1° using the anatomic axis. There was a significant difference between the measurements with the mechanical axis and both anatomic axis measurements (P < .01) but no significant difference between the 2 anatomic axis measurement techniques (P = .574). In total, 55% of patients (n = 77) had a 2° or greater difference between the proximal anatomic axis and mechanical axis PTS measurement techniques. CONCLUSIONS There was no significant difference between PTS measurements that used the proximal anatomic axis from lateral knee radiographs and those that used the anatomic axis from full-length lateral tibia radiographs. Thus, lateral knee radiographs are adequate to accurately obtain tibial slope measurements. However, there was a significant difference between PTS measurements that used the anatomic axis and those that used the mechanical axis of the tibia. CLINICAL RELEVANCE It is recommended that future studies report tibial slope based upon measurements that utilize the anatomic axis in order to ensure that subsequent conclusions are comparable, independent of the radiographic view.
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- Twin Cities Orthopedics, Edina, Minnesota, U.S.A.; Oslo Sports Trauma Research Institute, Oslo, Norway
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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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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Koh YG, Lee JA, Kim PS, Kim HJ, Kang K, Kang KT. Effects of the material properties of a focal knee articular prosthetic on the human knee joint using computational simulation. Knee 2020; 27:1484-1491. [PMID: 33010765 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2020.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2019] [Revised: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Localized cartilage defects are related to joint pain and reduced function to the development of osteoarthritis. The mechanical properties of the implant for treatment do influence its longevity. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the effect of material properties' variations of anatomically shaped focal knee implants in the knee joint using numerical finite element analysis. METHODS Computational simulations were performed for different cases including an intact knee, a knee with a focal cartilage defect, and a knee fitted with a focal articular prosthetic having three distinct mechanical properties: cobalt-chromium, pyrolytic carbon, and polyethylene. Femoral cartilage, tibial cartilage, and menisci contact pressures were evaluated under the load. In addition, bone stress was evaluated to investigate the stress shielding effect. RESULTS Compared with the intact model, the contact stress of the focal implant model was increased; on the femoral lateral cartilage by 14%, on medial and lateral tibial cartilages by nine percent and 10%, on medial and lateral menisci by 23% and 20%. In contrast, the focal implant model had no effect on the menisci but contact stress on the tibial cartilage increased compared with the intact model. The BioPoly model showed the lowest contact stress on femoral and tibial cartilages. Additionally, the cobalt-chromium model showed the lowest bone stress that improved the load-sharing effect. CONCLUSIONS The results suggested that implant material properties are an important parameter in the design of a focal implant. The polyethylene model potentially restored the intact knee contact mechanics and it reduced the risk of physiological damage to the articular cartilage.
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- Yong-Gon Koh
- 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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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Bone Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sport and Healthy Aging, Korea National Sport University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gaja Yonsei Orthopaedic Clinic, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Hoch A, Jud L, Roth T, Vlachopoulos L, Fürnstahl P, Fucentese SF. A real 3D measurement technique for the tibial slope: differentiation between different articular surfaces and comparison to radiographic slope measurement. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:635. [PMID: 32979919 PMCID: PMC7520019 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03657-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Background The tibial slope plays an important role in knee surgery. However, standard radiographic measurement techniques have a low reproducibility and do not allow differentiation between medial and lateral articular surfaces. Despite availability of three-dimensional imaging, so far, no real 3D measurement technique was introduced and compared to radiographic measurement, which were the purposes of this study. Methods Computed tomography scans of 54 knees in 51 patients (41 males and 10 females) with a mean age of 46 years (range 22–67 years) were included. A novel 3D measurement technique was applied by two readers to measure the tibial slope of medial and lateral tibial plateau and rim. A statistical analysis was conducted to determine the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for the new technique and compare it to a standard radiographic measurement. Results The mean 3D tibial slope for the medial plateau and rim was 7.4° and 7.6°, for the lateral plateau and rim 7.5° and 8.1°, respectively. The mean radiographic slope was 6.0°. Statistical analysis showed an ICC between both readers of 0.909, 0.987, 0.918, 0.893, for the 3D measurement of medial plateau, medial rim, lateral plateau and lateral rim, respectively, whereas the radiographic technique showed an ICC of 0.733. Conclusions The proposed novel measurement technique shows a high intraclass agreement and offers an applicable opportunity to assess the tibial slope three-dimensionally. Furthermore, the medial and lateral articular surfaces can be measured separately and one can differentiate the slope from the plateau and from the rim. As three-dimensional planning becomes successively more important, our measurement technique might deliver a useful supplement to the standard radiographic assessment in slope related knee surgery. Level of evidence Level III, diagnostic study.
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- Armando Hoch
- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Research in Orthopaedic Computer Science, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Research in Orthopaedic Computer Science, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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Wang Y, Yan S, Zeng J, Zhang K. The biomechanical effect of different posterior tibial slopes on the tibiofemoral joint after posterior-stabilized total knee arthroplasty. J Orthop Surg Res 2020; 15:320. [PMID: 32787891 PMCID: PMC7425532 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-020-01851-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Different posterior tibial slopes (PTS) after posterior-stabilized total knee arthroplasty (PS-TKA) may lead to different biomechanical characteristics of knee joint. This cadaveric study was designed to investigate the tibiofemoral kinematics and contact pressures after PS-TKA with different PTS. Methods Nine human cadaveric knee specimens were used for PS-TKA with the PTS of 3°, 6°, and 9°. The tibiofemoral kinematics and contact pressures were measured during knee flexion angle changing from 0 to 120° (with an increment of 10°) with an axial load of 1000 N at each angle. Results The root mean square (RMS) of the tibiofemoral contact area and the mean and peak contact pressures during knee flexion were 586.2 mm2, 1.85 MPa, and 5.39 MPa before TKA and changed to 130.2 mm2, 7.56 MPa, and 17.98 MPa after TKA, respectively. Larger contact area and smaller mean and peak contact pressures were found in the joints with the larger PTS after TKA. The RMS differences of femoral rotation before and after TKA were more than 9.9°. The posterior translation of the lateral condyle with larger PTS was more than that with smaller PTS, while overall, the RMS differences before and after TKA were more than 11.4 mm. Conclusion After TKA, the tibiofemoral contact area is reduced, and the contact pressure is increased greatly. Approximately 80% of the femoral rotation is lost, and only about 60% of the femoral translation of lateral condyle is recovered. TKA with larger PTS results in more posterior femoral translation, larger contact area, and smaller contact pressure, indicating that with caution, it may be beneficial to properly increase PTS for PS-TKA.
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- Yingpeng Wang
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Capital Medical University, No.10 Xitoutiao, You An Men Wai, Beijing, 100069, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Fundamental Research on Biomechanics in Clinical Application, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Capital Medical University, No.10 Xitoutiao, You An Men Wai, Beijing, 100069, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Fundamental Research on Biomechanics in Clinical Application, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 82 Xinhua South Road, Tongzhou District, Beijing, 110149, China.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Capital Medical University, No.10 Xitoutiao, You An Men Wai, Beijing, 100069, China. .,Beijing Key Laboratory of Fundamental Research on Biomechanics in Clinical Application, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
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Koh YG, Lee JA, Lee HY, Chun HJ, Kim HJ, Kang KT. Anatomy-mimetic design preserves natural kinematics of knee joint in patient-specific mobile-bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:1465-1472. [PMID: 31123794 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05540-0] [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: 11/04/2018] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aims to evaluate whether different tibial-femoral conformities for patient-specific mobile-bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasties (UKAs) preserve natural knee kinematics, using computational simulations. METHODS Different designs for patient-specific mobile-bearing UKAs were evaluated using finite element analysis. Three designs for the identical femoral component were considered: flat (non-conforming design), anatomy-mimetic, and conforming for the tibial insert. RESULTS The conforming design for the patient-specific mobile-bearing UKAs exhibited a 1.2 mm and 0.7° decrease in the translation and rotation, respectively, in the swing phase compared with those of the natural knee. In addition, the femoral rollback and internal rotation were 2.6 mm and 1.2° lower, respectively, than those of the natural knee, for the conforming design under the deep-knee-bend condition. The flat design for the patient-specific mobile-bearing UKAs exhibited a 2.2 mm and 1.4° increase in the femoral rollback and rotation compared with the natural knee under the deep-knee-bend condition. The anatomy-mimetic patient-specific mobile-bearing UKAs best preserved the natural knee kinematics under the gait and deep-knee-bend loading conditions. CONCLUSIONS The kinematics of the loading conditions in patient-specific mobile-bearing UKAs was determined to closely resemble those of a native knee. In additional, by replacing the anatomy-mimetic design with a mobile-bearing, natural knee kinematics during gait and deep-knee-bend motions is preserved. These results confirm the importance of tibiofemoral conformity in preserving native knee kinematics in patient-specific mobile-bearing UKA.
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- Yong-Gon Koh
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Reconstruction Center, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, 10 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06698, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Sport and Healthy Aging, Korea National Sport University, 1239 Yangjae-dearo, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05541, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea.
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Finite Element Study on the Preservation of Normal Knee Kinematics with Respect to the Prosthetic Design in Patient-Specific Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:1829385. [PMID: 32258105 PMCID: PMC7109557 DOI: 10.1155/2020/1829385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2019] [Revised: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Alterations in native knee kinematics in medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) are caused by the nonanatomic articular surface of conventional implants. Technology for an anatomy mimetic patient-specific (PS) UKA has been introduced. However, there have been no studies on evaluating the preservation of native knee kinematics with respect to different prosthetic designs in PS UKA. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the preservation of native knee kinematics with respect to different UKA designs using a computational simulation. We evaluated three different UKA designs: a nonconforming design, an anatomy mimetic design, and a conforming design for use under gait and squat loading conditions. The results show that the anatomy mimetic UKA design achieves closer kinematics to those of a native knee compared to the other two UKA designs under such conditions. The anatomy memetic UKA design exhibited a 0.39 mm and 0.36° decrease in the translation and rotation, respectively, in the swing phase compared with those of the natural knee. In addition, under the gait and squat loading conditions, the conforming UKA design shows limited kinematics compared to the nonconforming UKA design. Our results show that the conformity of each component in PS UKA is an important factor in knee joint kinematics; however, the anatomy mimetic UKA design cannot restore perfect native kinematics.
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Influence of Preservation of Normal Knee Contact Stress on Other Compartments with respect to the Tibial Insert Design for Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty. Appl Bionics Biomech 2019; 2019:9246379. [PMID: 31827605 PMCID: PMC6885156 DOI: 10.1155/2019/9246379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Revised: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Recent advances in imaging technology and additive manufacturing have led to the introduction of customized unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) that can potentially improve functional performance due to customized geometries, including customized sagittal and coronal curvature and enhanced bone preservation. The purpose of this study involved evaluating the biomechanical effect of the tibial insert design on the customized medial UKA using computer simulations. We developed sagittal and coronal curvatures in a native knee mimetic femoral component design. We utilized three types of tibial insert design: flat, anatomy mimetic, and conforming design. We evaluated contact stress on the tibial insert and other compartments, including the lateral meniscus and articular cartilage, under gait and squat loading conditions. For the conforming UKA design, the tibial insert and lateral meniscus exhibited the lowest contact stress under stance phase gait cycle. However, for the conforming UKA design, the tibial insert and lateral meniscus exhibited the highest contact stress under swing phase gait cycle. For the flat UKA design, the articular cartilage exhibited the lowest contact stress under gait and squat loading conditions. The anatomy mimetic UKA design exhibited the most normal-like contact stress on the other compartments under gait and squat loading conditions. The results reveal the importance of conformity between the femoral component and the tibial insert in the customized UKA. Based on the results on the femoral component as well as the tibial insert in the customized UKA, the anatomy mimetic design preserves normal knee joint biomechanics and thus may prevent progressive osteoarthritis of the other knee compartments.
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Koh YG, Lee JA, Chun HJ, Kang KT. Biomechanical simulation for cartilage regeneration of knee joint osteoarthritis with composite scaffold using ply angle optimization. J Biomater Appl 2019; 34:1019-1027. [PMID: 31739728 DOI: 10.1177/0885328219886195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Yong-Gon Koh
- Joint Reconstruction Center and 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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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 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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Kang KT, Koh YG, Son J, Kwon OR, Park KK. Flexed femoral component improves kinematics and biomechanical effect in posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2019; 27:1174-1181. [PMID: 30094497 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-018-5093-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2018] [Accepted: 08/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The kinematics and biomechanics of the knee joint are important in ensuring patient satisfaction and functional ability after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). There has been no study on knee joint mechanics with regard to the sagittal alignment of the femoral component. The objective of this study is to determine the extent of the impact of the femoral component's sagittal alignment on kinematics and biomechanics. METHODS A validated computational TKA model was used. The femoral component was simulated at - 3°, 0°, 5°, and 7° of flexion in the sagittal plane. This study evaluated the tibiofemoral (TF) joint kinematics, contact point, quadriceps force, and contact stress on the patellofemoral (PF) joint under a deep-knee-bend condition. RESULTS The kinematics of the TF joint in the posterior direction increased with the flexion of the femoral component position. For all tasks, the overall posterior locations of the TF contact points were observed in the medial and lateral compartments as the femoral component flexion angle increased. The quadriceps force and contact stress on the PF joint decreased with the femoral component flexion. CONCLUSION This study found that the femoral component sagittal position is an important factor in knee joint mechanics. In this study, the flexion of femoral component showed a stable reconstruction of the knee extensors' mechanism. Surgeons may consider neutral-to-mild flexed femoral component position, without concerns of anterior notching of the femoral cortex.
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- Kyoung-Tak Kang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, 10 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06698, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, 10 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06698, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Koh YG, Son J, Kwon OR, Kwon SK, Kang KT. Tibiofemoral conformity variation offers changed kinematics and wear performance of customized posterior-stabilized total knee arthroplasty. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2019; 27:1213-1223. [PMID: 29974167 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-018-5045-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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PURPOSE Posterior-stabilized (PS)-total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can be applied in any of several variations in terms of the tibiofemoral conformity and post-cam mechanism. However, previous studies have not evaluated the effect of the condylar surface radii (tibiofemoral conformity) on wear in a customized PS-TKA. The present study involved evaluating the wear performance with respect to three different conformities of the tibiofemoral articular surface in a customized PS-TKA by means of a computational simulation. METHODS An adaptive computational simulation method was developed that conduct wear simulation for tibial insert to predict kinematics, weight loss due to wear, and wear contours to results. Wear predictions using computational simulation were performed for 5 million gait cycles with force-controlled inputs. Customized PS-TKA designs were developed and categorized as conventional conformity (CPS-TKA), medial pivot conformity (MPS-TKA), and anatomical conformity (APS-TKA). The post-cam design in the customized PS-TKA is identical. We compared the kinematics, contact mechanics, and wear performance. RESULTS The findings revealed that APS-TKA exhibited the highest internal tibial rotation relative to other TKA designs. Additionally, the higher contact area led to there being less contact stress although it did not directly affect the wear performance. Specifically, MPS-TKA exhibited the lowest volumetric wear. CONCLUSIONS The results of the present study showed that tibiofemoral articular surface conformity should be considered carefully in customized PS-TKA design. Different wear performances were observed with respect to different tibiofemoral conformities. Even though APS-TKA exhibited an inferior wear performance compared to MPS-TKA, it proved to be better in terms of kinematics so its functionality may be improved through the optimization of the tibiofemoral articular surface conformity. Additionally, it should be carefully designed since any changes may affect the post-cam mechanism.
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- Yong-Gon Koh
- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, 10 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06698, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, 10 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06698, Republic of Korea
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- Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, 10 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06698, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Kang KT, Son J, Kwon SK, Kwon OR, Koh YG. Preservation of femoral and tibial coronal alignment to improve biomechanical effects of medial unicompartment knee arthroplasty: Computational study. Biomed Mater Eng 2018; 29:651-664. [DOI: 10.3233/bme-181015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- , Yonsei University, , , , , Republic of Korea
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Effect of Post-Cam Design for Normal Knee Joint Kinematic, Ligament, and Quadriceps Force in Patient-Specific Posterior-Stabilized Total Knee Arthroplasty by Using Finite Element Analysis. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 2018:2438980. [PMID: 30327775 PMCID: PMC6169244 DOI: 10.1155/2018/2438980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Accepted: 07/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The purpose of this study is to investigate post-cam design via finite element analysis to evaluate the most normal-like knee mechanics. We developed five different three-dimensional computational models of customized posterior-stabilized (PS) total knee arthroplasty (TKA) involving identical surfaces with the exception of the post-cam geometry. They include flat-and-flat, curve-and-curve (concave), curve-and-curve (concave and convex), helical, and asymmetrical post-cam designs. We compared the kinematics, collateral ligament force, and quadriceps force in the customized PS-TKA with five different post-cam designs and conventional PS-TKA to those of a normal knee under deep-knee-bend conditions. The results indicated that femoral rollback in curve-and-curve (concave) post-cam design exhibited the most normal-like knee kinematics, although the internal rotation was the closest to that of a normal knee in the helical post-cam design. The curve-and-curve (concave) post-cam design showed a femoral rollback of 4.4 mm less than the normal knee, and the helical post-cam design showed an internal rotation of 5.6° less than the normal knee. Lateral collateral ligament and quadriceps forces in curve-and-curve (concave) post-cam design, and medial collateral ligament forces in helical post-cam design were the closest to that of a normal knee. The curve-and-curve (concave) post-cam design showed 20% greater lateral collateral ligament force than normal knee, and helical post-cam design showed medial collateral ligament force 14% greater than normal knee. The results revealed the variation in each design that provided the most normal-like biomechanical effect. The present biomechanical data are expected to provide useful information to improve post-cam design to restore normal-like knee mechanics in customized PS-TKA.
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