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Cardenas C, Wascher DC. Outcomes of isolated patellofemoral arthroplasty. J ISAKOS 2024; 9:796-805. [PMID: 37984692 DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2023.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Osteoarthritis of the patellofemoral compartment can cause significant functional impairment. Isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis affects greater than 10% of males and females over the age of 60. Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) was developed as a joint-preserving procedure that maintains natural knee kinematics in those with isolated patellofemoral disease. First-generation implants were fraught with complications, a high rate of revision, and early conversion to total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Second-generation implants have demonstrated significant improvements in patient-reported outcome measures, complication rates and implant survivorship. Factors that can affect outcomes include surgical indications, patient selection, and PFA prosthesis design. Modern PFA for isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis has comparable outcomes to TKA for isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis. In this article, we discuss the use of PFA, implant design, the indications and factors affecting outcomes, and comparison to TKA.
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- Cesar Cardenas
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of New Mexico, MSC 10 5600, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of New Mexico, MSC 10 5600, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, USA.
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Elliott J, Ahedi H, Parker D. Anatomical site of radiographic degeneration is an independent variable influencing outcome of total knee arthroplasty. J ISAKOS 2024; 9:253-257. [PMID: 38185248 DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2024.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to determine whether the site of anatomical degenerative change could be identified as an independent risk factor influencing clinical outcome of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) 12 months postoperatively. METHODS We compared preoperative, postoperative and the change observed in Oxford Knee Score (OKS) amongst TKA patients categorised as primarily medial, lateral or patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFJOA). Multivariable regression analysis was conducted on 434 consecutive knees in 333 patients, adjusting for sex, age and body mass index (BMI). RESULTS Adjusted estimates showed that preoperatively, patients with medial and lateral osteoarthritis (OA) had a lower mean OKS of 2.1 (p = 0.049) and 2.3 (p = 0.056) points respectively, while those with PFJOA had mean scores 2.7 points higher (p = 0.062). There was no statistically significant difference between compartments in absolute postoperative OKS. The greatest improvement of 30.1 points (95% confidence interval (CI) 16.9-36.0, p = 0.012) in OKS was observed for those with lateral OA, followed by 28.9 points (95% CI 16.7-35.3, p = 0.049) for those with medial OA. The improvement observed postoperatively in patients with PFJOA was less than that observed for the average of the cohort at 24.5 (95% CI 11.5-29.7, p = 0.088). CONCLUSIONS The site of compartmental involvement in knee OA is an independent factor influencing clinical outcome of TKA. With arthroplasty registry adoption of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), this study supports precise anatomical categorisation of knee OA in outcome studies. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, Retrospective consecutive clinical study.
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- Johanna Elliott
- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute Landmark Orthopaedics, Level 2, 500 Pacific Highway, St Leonards, NSW 2065, Australia; St Vinzenz Hospital, 31-33 Dr. Otto-Seidel Strasse, Dinslaken, 46535, Germany.
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- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute Landmark Orthopaedics, Level 2, 500 Pacific Highway, St Leonards, NSW 2065, Australia
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- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute Landmark Orthopaedics, Level 2, 500 Pacific Highway, St Leonards, NSW 2065, Australia
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Pagano A, Agostinone P, Alesi D, Caputo D, Neri MP, Grassi A, Zaffagnini S. Almost 79% survival rate at 10-year follow-up for the patellofemoral joint arthroplasty: An Italian prosthetic registry study. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024; 32:1525-1530. [PMID: 38529690 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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PURPOSE The aims of the present study were (1) to evaluate the survival of patellofemoral joint (PFJ) arthroplasty in a large cohort of patients using data obtained from an Italian regional arthroplasty registry and (2) to collect clinical outcomes of a subgroup of patients, with a minimum follow-up of 4 years. The hypotheses were that PFJ arthroplasty is a procedure that had good survival and clinical outcomes, not inferior to those reported in the literature for primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS The Register of Orthopaedic Prosthetic Implants (RIPO) of Emilia-Romagna (ER) (Italy) database was searched for the inclusion of all PFJ arthroplasties implanted between 2003 and 2019. PFJ arthroplasties were excluded if they were implanted in patients who lived outside of the ER. The survival information was extrapolated from the RIPO considering the partial or total revision of the implant as failure; moreover, a subgroup of patients was contacted and interviewed by telephone to collect clinical outcomes. Descriptive statistics were used to summarise the data. The survival curve was calculated and plotted using the Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS A total of 126 arthroplasties in 114 patients were included in the final analysis (mean age at surgery 60.1 ± 11.5 years old). The main causes of patellofemoral arthroplasty were primary osteoarthritis (88%) and posttraumatic arthritis (7%). The survival was 90.4 ± 30.6 and 78.8 ± 51.5 at 5 and 10 years of follow-up, respectively. At the latest follow-up, 23 implants failed (18.3%). The main cause of revision was osteoarthrosis progression (34.8%). A total of 44 patients were contacted by telephone to collect clinical outcomes: Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, functional Knee Society Score, Forgotten Joint Score and Oxford Knee Score. These patients reported good to excellent scores at a medium follow-up of 10.3 ± 4.7 years. CONCLUSIONS The PFJ showed good survival and clinical outcomes and could be considered a valuable option for patients affected by isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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- Anna Pagano
- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica II, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italia
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica II, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italia
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica II, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italia
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- Laboratorio di Tecnologia Medica, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italia
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica II, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italia
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica II, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italia
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica II, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italia
- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche e Neuromotorie, DIBINEM, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italia
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Noyes FR, Fleckenstein CM, Nolan J. Return to Sports in Patients Aged 50 Years or Younger After Robotic-Assisted Patellofemoral Arthroplasty: A 10-Year Experience Reporting High Clinical Benefits and High Patient Satisfaction With Return to an Active Lifestyle. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:1514-1526. [PMID: 38656145 DOI: 10.1177/03635465241237460] [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: 04/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Limited data are available on return to sports and patient psychometric ratings of success after patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) in younger patients with high expectations to return to an active lifestyle. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS The purpose of this article was to determine the role of PFA and its success in meeting patient expectations regarding the return to low-impact recreational sports and an active lifestyle in younger, active patients. It was hypothesized that PFA would allow younger patients to return to low-impact sports and an active lifestyle and achieve high patient psychometric ratings. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS In this 10-year prospective study (2009-2018), robotic-assisted PFA was performed on 44 patients (32 women and 12 men; n = 51 consecutive knees), with a mean age of 37.2 years (range, 21-50 years). The follow-up rate was 98%, with a mean of 5.3 years (range, 2-9.3 years). Primary clinical outcomes were as follows: the validated Cincinnati Knee Rating System sports activity and symptom rating scales, patient psychometric ratings of the substantial clinical benefit (SCB), and the Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS). Secondary outcomes were the Cincinnati Knee Rating System occupational rating, visual analog pain scale, and the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey. Survivorship was defined by conversion to total knee replacement (TKR). RESULTS Before PFA, 78% of patients (35/45 knees) were symptomatic and unable to perform recreational sports, with only 20% of patients (9/45 knees) performing some low-impact sports. After PFA, 80% of patients (36/45 knees) were able to perform low-impact sports, and 7% (3/45 knees) performed jumping-pivoting sports (P < .001). The SCB scored by the patient showed 87% of knees as good, very good, or normal. On the PASS analysis, 89% of patients (95% CI, 76%-96%) were "pleased," and 93% (95% CI, 82%-99%) would undergo surgery again. There were clinically relevant improvements in symptoms of pain, swelling, and giving way (P = .0001). Preoperatively, 91% of knees had moderate to severe pain with activities of daily living, and only 11% of knees had pain at the follow-up. Five of the 50 knees (10%) underwent TKR conversion with one patient lost to follow-up. CONCLUSION PFA resulted in a high return of patients to low-impact sports with high SCB and PASS psychometric ratings. The robotic-assisted 3-dimensional preoperative planning allowed precise intraoperative trochlear implant alignment in knees with severe trochlear dysplasia. PFA is recommended as an alternative treatment in younger patients with end-stage symptomatic patellofemoral arthritis. REGISTRATION NCT02738476 (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier).
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- Frank R Noyes
- Mercy Health, Noyes Knee Institute, Cincinnati SportsMedicine Research and Education Foundation, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Mercy Health, Noyes Knee Institute, Cincinnati SportsMedicine Research and Education Foundation, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Burkardt Consulting Center, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Kentucky, USA
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Vella-Baldacchino M, Webb J, Selvarajah B, Chatha S, Davies A, Cobb JP, Liddle AD. Should we recommend patellofemoral arthroplasties to patients? Bone Jt Open 2023; 4:948-956. [PMID: 38096897 PMCID: PMC10721344 DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.412.bjo-2023-0100.r1] [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] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Aims With up to 40% of patients having patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis (PFJ OA), the two arthroplasty options are to replace solely the patellofemoral joint via patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA), or the entire knee via total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The aim of this study was to assess postoperative success of second-generation PFAs compared to TKAs for patients treated for PFJ OA using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and domains deemed important by patients following a patient and public involvement meeting. Methods MEDLINE, EMBASE via OVID, CINAHL, and EBSCO were searched from inception to January 2022. Any study addressing surgical treatment of primary patellofemoral joint OA using second generation PFA and TKA in patients aged above 18 years with follow-up data of 30 days were included. Studies relating to OA secondary to trauma were excluded. ROB-2 and ROBINS-I bias tools were used. Results A total of nine studies were included, made up of four randomized controlled trials (domain 1) and five cohort studies (domain 2). PROMs and knee function specific scores developed for reporting TKA were unable to detect any difference between PFA and TKA. There was no significant difference in complications between PFA and TKA. PFAs were found to have a better postoperative range of motion. Conclusion TKA and PFA are both viable options for patients with primary PFJ OA. Over time, we have seen an emphasis on patient satisfaction and better quality of life. Recommending sacrificing healthy medial and lateral compartments to treat patellofemoral joint arthritis should be given further thought.
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- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- MSk Lab, Imperial College London, Department of Surgery & Cancer, Sir Michael Uren Hub, London, UK
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- MSk Lab, Imperial College London, Department of Surgery & Cancer, Sir Michael Uren Hub, London, UK
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Yang Y, Chen Y, Wang Y, Wang J, Lu B, Zhu W, Yang N, Zhu J, Zhu C, Zhang X. The landscape of patellofemoral arthroplasty research: a bibliometric analysis. ARTHROPLASTY 2023; 5:65. [PMID: 38042843 PMCID: PMC10693710 DOI: 10.1186/s42836-023-00215-1] [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: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) was shown to be a potentially effective surgical technique for isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis but varying reports on PFA-related implant failure and complications have rendered the procedure controversial. This study aimed to identify impactful publications, research interests/efforts, and collaborative networks in the field of PFA research. METHODS The study used the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) database, Medline, Springer, BIOSIS Citation Index, and PubMed to retrieve relevant publications on PFA research published between 1950-2022. Statistical tests in R software were used for analysis while VOSviewer, Bibliometrix, and CiteSpace were employed for data visualization. RESULTS Two hundred forty-one articles were analyzed with the number of published papers increasing over time. Knee was the most frequent journal and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research was the most cited journal. Clinical outcomes, such as prosthesis survival, revision, and complications, were researched most frequently as demonstrated by keyword analysis. The United States was the top contributor to cooperative networks, followed by the United Kingdom while Technical University Munich formed close ties among authors. CONCLUSION Publications on PFA research have witnessed a notable surge. They primarily came from a limited number of centers and were characterized by low-level evidence. The majority of studies primarily focused on the clinical outcomes of PFA, while revision of PFA and patient satisfaction have emerged as new research areas.
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- Yao Yang
- Department of Orthopedics, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230061, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230061, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230061, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230061, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Graduate School of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230061, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China.
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Morrison R, Mandalia V. Current outcomes of patellofemoral arthroplasty for isolated patellofemoral arthritis - A narrative review. J Orthop 2023; 46:156-160. [PMID: 37997600 PMCID: PMC10663639 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2023.10.036] [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: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Patellofemoral (PFJ) arthritis can be primary, or secondary to underlying trochlea dysplasia and patellofemoral malalignment. Although primary PFJ osteoarthritis affects an older patient population, just like tibiofemoral arthritis, it is common for younger patients to present with isolated PFJ arthritis secondary to an abnormal PFJ. PFJ arthroplasty (PFJA) has many benefits including being less invasive, associated with lower blood loss, is more cost-effective, and leaves the kinematics of the tibiofemoral joint undisturbed. As a result, there are arguably better functional outcomes associated with PFJA, however the historical revision rate of this procedure is high. Although registry outcome data associated with the first generation of PFJ implants shows a higher revision rate compared to TKA, the comparison of PFJ outcomes with TKA is not always age-matched and there is limited comparison on functional and patient-reported outcomes, something which is more important and relevant in a younger patient cohort. Improvements in implant design, instrumentation, surgical technique, and better patient selection has now resulted in outcomes which are comparable to that of TKA, and in some cases even better. This narrative review outlines the current outcomes of PFJA including highlighting factors which need to be considered in optimising outcomes, as well as discussing advanced techniques of robotic assisted PFJA.
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- Rory Morrison
- Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW, UK
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- Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW, UK
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Rupp MC, Khan ZA, Dasari SP, Berthold DP, Siebenlist S, Imhoff AB, Chahla J, Pogorzelski J. Establishing the Minimal Clinically Important Difference and Patient Acceptable Symptomatic State following Patellofemoral Inlay Arthroplasty for Visual Analog Scale Pain, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index, and Lysholm Scores. J Arthroplasty 2023; 38:2580-2586. [PMID: 37286052 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.05.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The purposes of the study were to define the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) and patient acceptable symptomatic state (PASS) after patello-femoral inlay arthroplasty (PFA) and to identify factors predictive for the achievement of clinically important outcomes (CIOs). METHODS A total of 99 patients who underwent PFA between 2009 and 2019 and had a minimum of 2-year postoperative follow-up were enrolled in this retrospective monocentric study. Included patients had a mean age of 44 years (range, 21 to 79). The MCID and PASS were calculated using an anchor-based approach for the visual analog scale (VAS) pain, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), and Lysholm patient-reported outcome measures. Factors associated with CIO achievement were determined using multivariable logistic regression analyses. RESULTS The established MCID thresholds for clinical improvement were -2.46 for the VAS pain score, -8.5 for the WOMAC score, and + 25.4 for the Lysholm score. Postoperative scores corresponding to the PASS were <2.55 for the VAS pain score, <14.6 for the WOMAC score, and >52.5 points for the Lysholm score. Preoperative patellar instability and concomitant medial patello-femoral ligament reconstruction were independent positive predictors of reaching both MCID and PASS. Additionally, inferior baseline scores and age were predictive of achieving MCID, whereas superior baseline scores and body mass index were predictive of achieving PASS. CONCLUSION This study determined the thresholds of MCID and PASS for the VAS pain, WOMAC, and Lysholm scores following PFA implantation at 2-year follow-up. The study demonstrated a predictive role of patient age, body mass index, preoperative patient-reported outcome measure scores, preoperative patellar instability, and concomitant medial patello-femoral ligament reconstruction in the achievement of CIOs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level IV.
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- Marco-Christopher Rupp
- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany; Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Bond EC, Stauffer TP, Hendren S, Amendola A. Modern Patellofemoral Arthroplasty. JBJS Rev 2023; 11:01874474-202309000-00002. [PMID: 37656827 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.23.00071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The ideal procedure for isolated patellofemoral arthritis is a controversial topic. Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) is an option that aims to restore normal kinematics to the knee while preserving bone. PFA has been shown to have benefits compared with total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in this patient population but has historically had a high failure rate. Revision rates are improving with modern implants and tight indications but still remain higher than TKA. This review summarizes current thinking around PFA using modern implants and techniques in 2023, provides an implant-specific analysis, and assesses how we can improve outcomes after PFA based on the current literature. The aim was to provide an outline of the evidence around PFA on which surgeons can make decisions to optimize patient outcome in this young and active population. METHODS Four databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and SPORTDiscus) were searched for concepts of patellofemoral joint arthroplasty. After abstract and text review, a screening software was used to assess articles based on inclusion criteria for studies describing indications, outcomes, and techniques for isolated PFA using modern implants, with or without concomitant procedures. RESULTS A total of 191 articles were included for further examination, with 62 articles being instructional course lectures, systematic reviews, technique articles, narrative reviews, expert opinions, or meta-analyses. The remaining articles were case reports, trials, or cohort studies. Articles were used to create a thorough outline of multiple recurrent topics in the literature. CONCLUSIONS PFA is an appealing option that has the potential to provide a more natural feeling and functioning knee for those with isolated PF arthritis. The high rate of revision is a cause for concern and there are several technical details that should be stressed to optimize results. The uncertain outcome after revision to TKA also requires more investigation. In addition, the importance of strict selection criteria and firm indications cannot be stressed enough to optimize longevity and attempt to predict those who are likely to have progression of tibiofemoral osteoarthritis. The development of new third-generation implants is promising with excellent functional outcomes and a much lower rate of maltracking and implant complications compared with earlier generations. The impact of these implants and improvement in surgical techniques on the revision rate of PFA will be determined from longer-term outcomes.
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- Elizabeth C Bond
- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
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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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Kunze KN, Palhares G, Uppstrom TJ, Hinkley P, Rizy M, Gomoll AH, Stein BES, Strickland SM. Establishing minimal detectable change thresholds for the international knee documentation committee and Kujala scores at one and two years after patellofemoral joint arthroplasty. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023:10.1007/s00167-023-07341-y. [PMID: 36951980 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07341-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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PURPOSE To define the minimal detectable change (MDC) for the international knee documentation committee (IKDC) and Kujala scores one and two years after patellofemoral joint arthroplasty (PFA). METHODS A distribution-based method (one-half the standard deviation of the mean difference between postoperative and preoperative outcome scores) was applied to establish MDC thresholds among 225 patients undergoing primary PFA at a single high-volume musculoskeletal-care center. Stability of change in MDC achievement was explored by quantifying the proportion of achievement at one- and two-year postoperative timepoints. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to explore the association between sociodemographic and operative features on MDC achievement. RESULTS MDC thresholds for the Kujala score were 10.3 (71.1% achievement) and 10.6 (70.4% achievement) at one- and two years, respectively. The MDC thresholds for the IKDC score were 11.2 (78.1% achievement) and 12.3 (69.0% achievement) at one- and two years, respectively. Predictors of achieving the MDC for the Kujala and IKDC scores at both time points were lower preoperative Kujala and IKDC scores, respectively. Preoperative thresholds of ≤ 24.1 and 7.6 for the Kujala and IKDC scores, respectively, were associated with a 90% MDC achievement probability. When preoperative thresholds approached 64.3 and 48.3 for the Kujala and IKDC, respectively, MDC achievement probability reduced to 50%. CONCLUSION The MDC thresholds for the Kujala and IKDC scores two years after PFA were 10.6 and 12.3, respectively. Clinically significant health status changes were maintained overall, with a slight decrease in achievement rates between one and two years. MDC achievement was associated with disability at presentation, and several probability-based preoperative thresholds were defined. These findings may assist knee surgeons with patient selection and the decision to proceed with PFA by better understanding the patient-specific propensity for MDC achievement. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, retrospective case series.
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- Kyle N Kunze
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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Dai Y, Diao N, Lin W, Yang G, Kang H, Wang F. Patient-Reported Outcomes and Risk Factors for Decreased Improvement after Patellofemoral Arthroplasty. J Knee Surg 2023; 36:382-388. [PMID: 34583395 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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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Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) is acknowledged as the method for the treatment of isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA). Few previous studies have assessed the patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and risk factors of less improvement of PROs in patients undergoing PFA. A retrospective analysis was performed, including all patients who had undergone PFA. Pre- and postoperative PROs included the Oxford Knee Score (OKS) and Kujala score. Univariate and multivariate statistical analyses were performed to assess influencing factors of less improvement of PROs including the demographic factors (gender, age, body mass index, smoking, opioid usage, and duration of symptoms [DOSs]), surgical factors (concomitant surgery), and imaging factors (trochlear dysplasia [TD], patellar height, the degree of PFOA). A total of 46 PFAs were analyzed with a mean follow-up of 37 ± 7 months. The mean age at surgery was 61.1 ± 7.7 years. Patients showed significant improvement in all PROs (p < 0.001). Patients with TD preoperatively have greater improvement in OKS and Kujala score postoperatively (19.2 ± 5.0 vs. 23.1 ± 3.6, p = 0.038). Longer DOSs (≥1 year) had a greater mean improvement in OKS and Kujala score (p = 0.011 and p = 0.000). According to the measurement of patella height, patients with patella alta (Caton-Deschamps index [CDI] ≥1.3) showed less improvement in both OKS and Kujala score (p = 0.000 and p = 0.002). PFA is a safe and efficient surgery with good PROs. Patella alta with a CDI ≥1.3 and duration of preoperative symptoms ≤ 1 year were risk factors for decreased OKS and Kujala score improvement, while the preoperative presence of TD was significantly predictive factors for increased OKS improvement.
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- Yike Dai
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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Serino J, Weintraub MT, Burnett RA, Angotti ML, Courtney PM, Della Valle CJ. Complications and costs of patellofemoral arthroplasty versus total knee arthroplasty. Knee 2023; 41:58-65. [PMID: 36638704 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2022.12.016] [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: 07/23/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) is an alternative to total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for the treatment of patellofemoral arthritis. Although PFA may preserve native kinematics and accelerate recovery, it has been associated with higher revision rates. The purpose of this study is to compare complication rates and costs between PFA and TKA. METHODS Using the PearlDiver database, 6,179 patients with isolated patellofemoral arthritis treated with PFA or TKA from 2010-2015 were retrospectively reviewed with 5-year follow up. PFA and TKA patients were matched by age, sex, and Elixhauser Comorbidity Index via a 1:1 stepwise algorithm. Five-year costs and complications were compared between matched cohorts. The lifetime costs of PFA and TKA were evaluated with Markov decision modeling. RESULTS Compared to TKA, PFA was associated with fewer Emergency Department (ED) visits (6.1% vs 3.9%, p = 0.004) but a higher 5-year revision rate (9.9% vs 4.2%, p < 0.001). After multivariate regression, PFA was independently more likely to require revision (odds ratio 2.60, 95% confidence interval 1.32-4.71, p = 0.003). PFA was associated with lower total healthcare costs at every time point between 3 months ($18,014 vs $26,473, p < 0.001) and 5 years ($20,837 vs $27,942, p < 0.001). On average, the lifetime cost of PFA per patient was $5,235 less than for TKA ($26,343 vs $31,578). CONCLUSIONS PFA is a less expensive alternative to TKA with a similar risk of medical complications but is associated with a significantly higher 5-year revision rate. Future studies should examine the reasons for PFA failure and methods to mitigate this risk.
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- Joseph Serino
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60608, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60608, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60608, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60608, United States
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60608, United States.
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Wang Y, Bian Y, Qian W. Long-Term clinical results of patellofemoral arthroplasty for isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2023; 31:10225536231162832. [PMID: 36888931 DOI: 10.1177/10225536231162832] [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] [Indexed: 03/10/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to explore the clinical outcomes and long-term survival of patellofemoral arthroplasty in treatment of isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis. METHODS We retrospectively studied a total of 46 type Y-L-Q PFAs that were designed at our institution in 38 patients. Implant survivorship was analyzed with a follow-up of 18.9-29.6 years. Knee Society Score (KSS), Oxford Knee Score (OKS), and University of California Los Angeles activity scale (UCLA) were used to assess functional outcomes. RESULTS The implant survivorship was 83.6% at 15 years, 76.8% at 20 years, and 59.4% at 25 years 14 PFAs in 12 patients were revised into total knee arthroplasty at 16.0 ± 6.7 years; 13 for progression of tibiofemoral osteoarthritis and one for polyethylene wear. The mean Knee Society Score objective scores and functional scores were 73.0 ± 17.5 (range, 49-95) and 56.4 ± 28.9 (range, 5-90), respectively. The mean Oxford Knee Score was 25.8 ± 11.5 (range, 8-44). CONCLUSION Type Y-L-Q patellofemoral arthroplasty can be an effective method for treating isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis with satisfactory survival.
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- Yiou Wang
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Plastic Surgery Hospital, 74698Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 34732Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 34732Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Patellofemoral arthroplasty: obesity linked to high risk of revision and progression of medial tibiofemoral osteoarthritis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:4115-4122. [PMID: 35348817 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-06947-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of obesity on patient outcome, procedure failure rate and osteoarthritis (OA) progression in the tibiofemoral compartments in a series of isolated patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) performed with a third-generation implant. METHODS The study population was patients who had undergone third-generation PFA at a specialized orthopedic center between 2007 and 2017. Patients were categorized by body-mass index (BMI) as obese (O, BMI > 30 kg/m2) or nonobese (NO, BMI < 30 kg/m2). Preoperative and postoperative clinical and functional assessment included knee range of motion, Knee Society Score (KSS), University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Activity Score, Tegner Activity Level Scale, and visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain. Preoperative and postoperative radiographs were evaluated for progression of tibiofemoral compartment OA, changes in patellar height and in knee coronal alignment. Multiple logistic regression models were used to assess the effect of BMI on outcomes together with other covariates. RESULTS A total of 120 PFAs with a mean follow-up of 6.9 ± 2.5 years were included: 25 in the O group and 95 in the NO group. Significant improvement was noted in in knee range of motion (P < 0.001), clinical and functional KSS (P < 0.001), UCLA Activity Score (P < 0.001), Tegner score (P < 0.001) and VAS pain (P < 0.001) without inter-groups differences. Worsening of the medial Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) grade (but not the lateral KL grade) was more frequent in the O than the NO group during the follow-up period (P = 0.014). Failure occurred in 4.2% of NO and in 20% of O group patients; the difference was solely due to failure because of OA progression in the tibiofemoral compartment (16% in the O group). There were no between group differences in the failure rate for any cause other than OA progression (4.2% in the NO group, 4.0% in the O group). CONCLUSIONS An equal improvement in function after PFA was noted in both obese and nonobese patients; however, the high failure rate due to OA progression in the medial tibiofemoral compartment warrants caution when considering PFA in obese patients.
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Peng Y, Lin W, Zhang Y, Wang F. Patellofemoral arthroplasty in combination with high tibial osteotomy can achieve good outcome for patients with medial-patellofemoral osteoarthritis. Front Surg 2022; 9:999208. [PMID: 36317169 PMCID: PMC9616691 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.999208] [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: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background The purpose of our study is to report on the clinical outcomes of patients who undergoing patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) in combination with a high tibial osteotomy (HTO). Due to this procedure's conservative and kinematics-preserving characteristics, we hypothesized that PFA in combination with HTO would result in good clinical outcomes in patients with medial and patellofemoral compartment osteoarthritis (MPFOA). Methods Patients who underwent PFA in combination with HTO for MPFOA from January 2018 to April 2020 were included in the study. Clinical outcomes were analyzed by comparing the Knee Society Score, Oxford Knee Score, Range of Motion, and Forgotten Joint Score before and after the procedure. Radiological evaluations were also performed to assess the tibiofemoral osteoarthritis progression and implant loosening. For all tests, the value of p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results A total of nine consecutive patients who underwent PFA in combination with HTO were included. Two were males, seven were females. The average follow-up period was 2.6 ± 0.4 years. Clinical outcomes showed a significant improvement in the Knee Society Score (clinical score: 90.3 ± 8.5 and function score: 90.8 ± 7.8), Oxford Knee Score (43.6 ± 3.6), Forgotten Joint Score (71.2 ± 10.2), and knee Range of Motion (130.4 ± 8.1°) at the final follow-up. Additionally, hip-knee-ankle angle significantly decreased from -9.3 ± 2.1° preoperatively to 2.2 ± 1.2° at the final follow-up (p < 0.05). There were no complications for any patient during the follow-up time. Conclusion This study shows that patients who underwent PFA in combination with HTO for the treatment of MPFOA achieved good clinical and radiological outcomes. This combined surgery could be an effective alternative to treat MPFOA in well-selected patients.
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Midterm results of modern patellofemoral arthroplasty versus total knee arthroplasty for isolated patellofemoral arthritis: systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2022; 142:851-859. [PMID: 33825970 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-03882-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Both Patellofemoral Arthroplasty (PFA) and Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) are accepted surgical options for end-stage isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA). We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare outcomes of PFA and TKA by evaluation of the patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). METHODS We systematically identified publications reporting on patients that underwent either TKA or modern PFA for isolated PFOA. Meta-analysis software was used to screen for potential articles with at least two years' follow-up. Data were extracted and analysed for all PROMs operating time, postoperative inpatient time, complications and cost. We included five studies in our cumulative meta-analysis and reviewed them using Review Manager V.5.0. We computed the risk ratio as a measure of the treatment effect, taking into account heterogeneity. We used random-effect models. RESULTS No significant difference was found between both TKA and PFA in the context of operating time. No significant difference after five years' follow-up was found between the two treatment options in terms of UCLA score and patient satisfaction. PFA showed significant improvement in WOMAC score at five-year follow-up, less postoperative inpatient time, better cost-effectiveness and significantly less blood loss. CONCLUSION PFA seems to be a viable alternative to TKA for treatment of isolated PFOA in appropriately selected patients. PFA showed less postoperative inpatient time and blood loss with similar PROMs to the TKA. Moreover, it is an economically beneficial joint-preserving procedure.
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Li MKL, Wan SYC, Lo KCH, Hung YW, Fan JCH. Rotational alignment of the femoral trochlea in Asians: Implication on implant choice and position for managing isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDICS, TRAUMA AND REHABILITATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/22104917221085718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Maltracking of the patella is a key contributor to early failure of patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA). Native femoral trochlear morphology dictates implant rotation and patella tracking of in-lay PFA implants. This is the first study amongst Asians designed to assess the normal rotational alignment of the trochlear groove and evaluate its implication on PFA implant choice and position. Methods Trochlear inclination angle (TIA) was measured from 211 magnetic resonance images of Asian knees retrieved from a single centre in Hong Kong. TIA assesses rotation of the femoral trochlear groove relative to the axis perpendicular to Whiteside’s line (anteroposterior axis of the femur). Results The mean trochlear inclination in normal Asian knees was 11.5° ± 2.5° (mean ± standard deviation) internal rotation. High-grade dysplastic knees, according to Dejour classification, were significantly more internally rotated with a mean of 12.8° ± 3.6° (p = 0.025). Conclusion Trochlear inclination in Asians is comparable to Caucasians. In-lay PFA implants do not alter native pathological bony trochlear anatomy, and may result in patella maltracking in patients with high grade trochlear dysplasia or excessive trochlear inclination. These patients may benefit from on-lay implants, which allows restoration of normal trochlear inclination, as well as lateralisation and deepening of the trochlear groove. Patella tracking is however, dynamic and multi-factorial. Further clinical studies are therefore warranted to reconcile our anatomical findings with clinical outcomes.
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- Michelle Kar Lam Li
- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) is a common cause of anterior knee pain in patients over the age of 40 years. Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) is an option to address PFAO when the non-operative or joint preserving management has failed.The goals of PFA are to reduce pain and increase function of the knee in a bone and ligament preserving fashion while maintaining or optimizing its kinematics. Over the last decades advances have been made in optimizing implants designs, addressing complications and improving functional and patient reported outcomes. Appropriate patient selection has proven to be imperative. Proper surgical technique and knowledge of pearls and pitfalls is essential.The indications and surgical technique for patellofemoral arthroplasty will be reviewed here.Level of evidence: Therapeutic Level V.
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- Paul Hoogervorst
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, 2450 Riverside Ave Suite R200, Minneapolis, MN, 55454, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, 2450 Riverside Ave Suite R200, Minneapolis, MN, 55454, USA.
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Villa JC, Paoli AR, Nelson-Williams HW, Badr RN, Harper KD. Onlay Patellofemoral Arthroplasty in Patients With Isolated Patellofemoral Arthritis: A Systematic Review. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:2642-2649. [PMID: 33795175 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.02.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) for isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis (OA) remains controversial due to variable postoperative outcomes and high failure rates. Second-generation (2G) onlay prostheses have been associated with improved postoperative outcomes. This systematic review was performed to assess the current overall survivorship and functional outcomes of 2G PFA. METHODS A search was performed using PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and Google Scholar. Thirty-three studies published in the last 15 years (2005-2020) were included; of these 22 studies reported patient-reported outcome measures. Operative and nonoperative complications were analyzed. Pooled statistical analysis was performed for survivorship and functional scores using Excel 2016 and Stata 13. RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 59.7. When analyzing all studies, weighted survival at mean follow-up of 5.52 was 87.72%. Subanalysis of studies with minimum 5 years of follow up showed a survival of 94.24%. Fifteen studies reported Oxford Knee Score with a weighted mean postoperative Oxford Knee Score of 33.59. Mean American Knee Society Score pain was 79.7 while mean American Knee Society Score function was 79.3. The most common operative complication was OA progression for all implants. The percentage of revisions and conversions reported after analyzing all studies was 1.37% and 7.82% respectively. CONCLUSION Safe and acceptable results of functional outcomes and PFA survivorship can result from 2G PFAs at both short and mid-term follow-up for patients with isolated patellofemoral OA. However, long-term follow-up outcomes are still pending for the newer implants. More extensive studies using standardized functional outcomes and long-term cost benefits should be evaluated.
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- Jordan C Villa
- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC
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Li C, Li Z, Shi L, Gao F, Sun W. The short-term effectiveness and safety of second-generation patellofemoral arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty on isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:358. [PMID: 34078392 PMCID: PMC8171053 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02509-z] [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: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background We aimed to compare second-generation patellofemoral arthroplasty (2G PFA) with total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in treating isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) by assessing the percentages of revisions, complications, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Methods Studies that compared the outcomes of 2G PFA and TKA in the treatment of isolated PFOA were searched in electronic databases, including MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science. Two researchers independently identified eligible studies, extracted the data, and evaluated the quality of the literature. Pooled risk ratios (RRs) or weighted mean differences with 95% confidence intervals were calculated using either fixed or random effects models. Descriptive analysis was used when data could not be pooled. Results A total of six studies were included in the review. For the revision percentage and complications, there were no significant differences between 2G PFA and TKA (RR = 2.29, 95% CI 0.69–7.58, P = 0.17; RR = 0.56, 95% CI 0.23–1.40, P = 0.22, respectively). Second, the results demonstrated that the differences in the Oxford Knee Score (OKS) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) activity score between 2G PFA and TKA were not significant (WMD −4.68, 95% CI −16.32 to 6.97, p = 0.43; WMD 0.16, 95% CI −1.21 to 1.53, P = 0.82). The Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), the American Knee Society Score (AKSS), and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) were presented in a narrative form due to methodological heterogeneity. Conclusion For isolated PFOA, 2G PFA demonstrated similar results to TKA with respect to the percentages of revisions, complications, and PROMs.
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- Chengxin Li
- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University China-Japan Friendship School of Clinical Medicine, 2 Yinghuadong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University China-Japan Friendship School of Clinical Medicine, 2 Yinghuadong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, China-Japan Friendship Institute of Clinical Medicine, 2 Yinghuadong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Immune Inflammatory Disease, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, 2 Yinghuadong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Immune Inflammatory Disease, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, 2 Yinghuadong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China.
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Lewis PL. Reply to the Letter to the Editor: Short-term Revision Risk of Patellofemoral Arthroplasty is High: An Analysis From Eight Large Arthroplasty Registries. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2021; 479:1403. [PMID: 33835097 PMCID: PMC8133230 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000001718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Peter L Lewis
- P. L. Lewis, Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR), Adelaide, Australia
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Springer B, Boettner F. Treatment of Unicompartmental Cartilage Defects of the Knee with Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty, Patellofemoral Partial Knee Arthroplasty or Focal Resurfacing. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:life11050394. [PMID: 33925287 PMCID: PMC8146542 DOI: 10.3390/life11050394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Focal chondral defects are common lesions of the articular cartilage. They are predominantly found on the medial femoral condyle and often progress to osteoarthritis of the knee. Various conservative treatment options are available. The conservative treatment might reduce pain and delay the progress of degenerative processes. However, restoration of the articular cartilage cannot be accomplished. If the conservative treatment fails unicompartmental arthroplasty, patellofemoral joint replacement or focal resurfacing are reasonable options to postpone total knee arthroplasty. A careful patient selection before surgery is crucial for all three treatment options. The following overview reports indications and outcomes of medial partial knee replacement, patellofemoral partial knee replacement, and focal resurfacing treatment options for focal chondral defects.
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- Bernhard Springer
- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Vienna General Hospital, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18–20, 1090 Vienna, Austria;
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- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Division, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA
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National Clinical Research Center For Geriatric Disorders Xiangya Hospital CSU, Joint Surgery Branch Of The Chinese Orthopedic Association. [Expert consensus on surgical treatment of patellofemoral osteoarthritis]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2021; 35:1-7. [PMID: 33448191 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.202012037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain in middle-aged and elderly population. In general, elementary therapy and drug therapy are the preferred choices for PFOA management. However, for those who cannot achieve satisfactory effectiveness with standard non-surgical treatment, surgical therapy stands as an alternative treatment. The surgical therapy includes repair surgery and reconstruction surgery. The choice of surgical plans for PFOA management mainly depends on the etiology, pathogenesis, location, and severity of the lesions. To aid clinical decision-making, the National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders (Xiangya Hospital) and the Joint Surgery Branch of the Chinese Orthopedic Association arranged nationwide orthopedic specialists to set up a work panel. After reviewing the research progress of surgical therapy and the latest guidelines and consensus for PFOA management, the work panel discussed repeatedly to reach this consensus. The present consensus aims to provide valid evidences for clinical practices of the surgical therapy of PFOA, so as to avoid inappropriate and irregular treatment behaviors, reduce surgical trauma, improve surgical efficacy and the quality of life, and to ease the burden of PFOA.
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Feucht MJ, Lutz PM, Ketzer C, Rupp MC, Cotic M, Imhoff AB, Pogorzelski J. Preoperative patellofemoral anatomy affects failure rate after isolated patellofemoral inlay arthroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2020; 140:2029-2039. [PMID: 33125548 PMCID: PMC7674339 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-020-03651-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE To analyze whether preoperative patellofemoral anatomy is associated with clinical improvement and failure rate after isolated patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) using a modern inlay-type trochlear implant. METHODS Prospectively collected 24 months data of patients treated with isolated inlay PFA (HemiCAP® Wave, Arthrosurface, Franklin, MA, USA) between 2009 and 2016, and available digitalized preoperative imaging (plain radiographs in three planes and MRI) were retrospectively analyzed. All patients were evaluated using the WOMAC score, Lysholm score, and VAS pain. Patients revised to TKA or not achieving the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for the total WOMAC score or VAS pain were considered failures. Preoperative imaging was analyzed regarding the following aspects: Tibiofemoral OA, patellofemoral OA, trochlear dysplasia (Dejour classification), patellar height (Insall-Salvati index [ISI]; Patellotrochlear index [PTI]), and position of the tibial tuberosity (TT-TG and TT-PCL distance). RESULTS A total of 41 patients (61% female) with a mean age of 48 ± 13 years could be included. Fifteen patients (37%) were considered failures, with 5 patients (12%) revised to TKA and 10 patients (24%) not achieving MCID for WOMAC total or VAS pain. Failures had a significantly higher ISI, and a significantly lower PTI. Furthermore, the proportion of patients with a pathologic ISI (> 1.2), a pathologic PTI (< 0.28), and without trochlear dysplasia were significantly higher in failures. Significantly greater improvements in clinical outcome scores were observed in patients with a higher preoperative grade of patellofemoral OA, ISI ≤ 1.2, PTI ≥ 0.28, TT-PCL distance ≤ 21 mm, and a dysplastic trochlea. CONCLUSION Preoperative patellofemoral anatomy is significantly associated with clinical improvement and failure rate after isolated inlay PFA. Less improvement and a higher failure rate must be expected in patients with patella alta (ISI > 1.2 and PTI < 0.28), absence of trochlear dysplasia, and a lateralized position of the tibial tuberosity (TT-PCL distance > 21 mm). Concomitant procedures such as tibial tuberosity transfer may, therefore, be considered in such patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data.
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- Matthias J Feucht
- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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Dejour D, Saffarini M, Malemo Y, Pungitore M, Valluy J, Nover L, Demey G. Early outcomes of an anatomic trochlear-cutting patellofemoral arthroplasty: patient selection is key. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2019; 27:2297-2302. [PMID: 30721343 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05368-8] [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: 08/09/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to report outcomes of a recent anatomic trochlear-cutting patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) system at > 3 years. The hypothesis was that its functional scores and revision rates would be at least equivalent to those reported for other 'trochlear-cutting' implants in the literature. METHODS Twenty-eight consecutive patients that had received PFA using the same anatomic trochlear-cutting implant (KneeTech PFJ, Corin-Tornier, Montbonnot, France) with a dome-shaped patellar button and had systematic lateral facetectomy without lateral release were enrolled. Radiographic parameters collected pre-operatively included: trochlear dysplasia type and patellar height, TT-TG, patellar tilt and shape. Clinical scores collected pre-operatively and at > 3 years included: Oxford Knee Score (OKS) and Knee Society Score (KSS). RESULTS The initial cohort comprised 23 women (82%) and five men (18%), aged 63.3 ± 14.7 years, of which 23 had trochlear dysplasia (82%). One patient (4%) could not be reached, and three (11%) were revised to TKA due to arthritic progression, aged 77, 80 and 83 years at index operation, only one of which had trochlear dysplasia (type A). At final follow-up, none of the remaining 24 patients had complications; their OKS was 35.0 ± 10.3 and KSS symptoms and function were 19.8 ± 5.0 and 71.7 ± 13.6. CONCLUSION The anatomic trochlear-cutting PFA granted satisfactory scores and prevented mechanical complications, but the high incidence of early revisions, all due to spread of arthritis hence to improper patient selection. PFA should be restricted to patients with trochlear dysplasia, in whom arthritis was triggered by patellar instability and maltracking rather than degenerative or age-related diseases. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series, Level IV.
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- David Dejour
- Ramsay Général de Santé, Lyon-Ortho-Clinic, Clinique de la Sauvegarde, 29 avenue des Sources, 69009, Lyon, France
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- ReSurg SA, Chemin de Vuarpilliere 35, 1260, Nyon, Switzerland.
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- Ramsay Général de Santé, Lyon-Ortho-Clinic, Clinique de la Sauvegarde, 29 avenue des Sources, 69009, Lyon, France
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- Ramsay Général de Santé, Lyon-Ortho-Clinic, Clinique de la Sauvegarde, 29 avenue des Sources, 69009, Lyon, France
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- ReSurg SA, Chemin de Vuarpilliere 35, 1260, Nyon, Switzerland
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- ReSurg SA, Chemin de Vuarpilliere 35, 1260, Nyon, Switzerland
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- Ramsay Général de Santé, Lyon-Ortho-Clinic, Clinique de la Sauvegarde, 29 avenue des Sources, 69009, Lyon, France
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