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Nakamura E, Okamoto N, Masuda T, Hisanaga S, Yugami M, Oniki Y, Miyamoto T. Medial-pivot design does not provide superior clinical results compared to posterior-stabilized total knee arthroplasty despite kinematic differences during step-up and lunge activities: A prospective randomized controlled trial under medial tight soft tissue balance. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024. [PMID: 39101251 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 07/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to compare in vivo kinematics during weight-bearing daily activities and determine the relationship with clinical outcomes in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with a medial-pivot (MP, Evolution™) versus a posterior-stabilized (PS, Persona®) design under constant conditions of intraoperative soft tissue balance. METHODS Forty patients undergoing MP or PS-TKA under similar conditions of soft tissue balance were enrolled in this prospective randomized controlled trial. Outcome measures included clinical knee society scores (KSS) and knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome scores (KOOS). A kinematic assessment was conducted while the participants performed lunge and step-up activities under fluoroscopic guidance. RESULTS Eighteen patients in each arm completed 1-year follow-up and were included in the analysis. All patients experienced pain relief and satisfactory knee function postoperatively. In kinematics, in the MP arm, the medial femoral condyle remained consistent, whereas the lateral femoral condyle gradually shifted posteriorly with increasing knee flexion. Conversely, in the PS arm, paradoxical anterior movement of the medial femoral condyle accompanied the lateral pivot motion. During lunge and step-up activities, a medial-pivot motion was observed in 83% and 72% of knees in the MP arm, respectively, compared with 22% and 11% in the PS arm. Despite these differences in kinematics, there were no statistically significant differences in the KSS and KOOS between the two groups. CONCLUSION Under weight-bearing conditions during flexion, knees that underwent Evolution™ MP-TKA did not show superior clinical results compared to Persona® PS-TKA, despite exhibiting in vivo kinematics closely resembling the normal in vivo pattern. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic studies-Level I.
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- Eiichi Nakamura
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kumamoto Kaiseikai Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kumamoto University Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kumamoto Kaiseikai Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kumamoto Kaiseikai Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kumamoto Kaiseikai Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kumamoto Kaiseikai Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kumamoto University Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kumamoto Kaiseikai Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
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Yu W, Zou D, Tan J, Zheng N, Ma X, Cheng R, Chen Y, Tsai TY. Medial-pivot total knee arthroplasty enhances tibiofemoral axial rotation stability in weight-bearing mid-range flexion compared to posterior-stabilised system. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024; 32:2075-2086. [PMID: 38713882 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12200] [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: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/09/2024]
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PURPOSE Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) stands as a primary intervention for severe knee ailments, yet concerns remain regarding postoperative patient satisfaction and flexion instability. This study aims to evaluate the in-vivo kinematics of medial-pivot (MP) and posterior-stabilised (PS) designs during step-up activity, in comparison to the kinematics of the nonoperated contralateral knee. METHODS Sixteen patients with PS-TKA and 14 with MP-TKA were retrospectively examined. Clinical outcomes were assessed using patient-completed questionnaires. Motion during step-up was captured using a dual fluoroscopic system. Statistical analysis was applied to evaluate the in-vivo tibiofemoral six-degree-of-freedom kinematics and articular contact positions between the two groups. RESULTS Despite being older, patients in the MP group reported higher postoperative subjective scores for weight-bearing functional activities. The axial rotation centres of MP-TKA located on the medial tibial plateau exhibited less variance compared to PS-TKA and contralateral knees. Compared to the contralateral knee (contralateral to medial-pivot [C-MP] or contralateral to posterior-stabilised [C-PS]), the MP group exhibited limited range of motion in terms of anteroposterior translation (MP: 3.6 ± 1.3 mm vs. C-MP: 7.4 ± 2.5 mm, p < 0.01) and axial rotation (MP: 6.6 ± 1.9° vs. C-MP: 10.3 ± 4.9°, p = 0.02), as well as in the PS group for anteroposterior translation (PS: 3.9 ± 1.7 mm vs. C-PS: 7.2 ± 3.7 mm, p < 0.01). CONCLUSION The MP group with better postoperative ratings demonstrated a more stable MP axial rotation pattern during step-up activity compared to the PS group, underscoring the pivotal role of prosthetic design in optimising postoperative rehabilitation and functional recovery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Wanxin Yu
- School of Biomedical Engineering & Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine and Clinical Translation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants & Clinical Translation R&D Center of 3D Printing Technology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering & Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine and Clinical Translation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants & Clinical Translation R&D Center of 3D Printing Technology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering & Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine and Clinical Translation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants & Clinical Translation R&D Center of 3D Printing Technology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering & Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine and Clinical Translation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants & Clinical Translation R&D Center of 3D Printing Technology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering & Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine and Clinical Translation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants & Clinical Translation R&D Center of 3D Printing Technology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Research and Development Division, TAOiMAGE Medical Technologies Corporation, Shanghai, China
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Hamilton LD, Shelburne KB, Rullkoetter PJ, Barnes CL, Mannen EM. Kinematic Performance of Medial Pivot Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:1595-1601.e7. [PMID: 38061399 PMCID: PMC11096005 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.11.038] [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: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) implants have continued to evolve to accommodate new understandings of knee mechanics. The medial-pivot implant is a newer design, which is intended to limit anterior-posterior translation in the medial compartment while allowing lateral compartment translation. However, evidence for a generalized medial-pivot characteristic across all activities is limited. The purpose of the study was to quantify and compare in vivo knee joint kinematics using high-speed stereo radiography during activities of daily living in patients who have undergone a TKA with a cruciate sacrificing medial-pivot implant to age-matched and sex-matched native controls. METHODS Fifteen participants (7 patients, 4 women, mean age 70 years and 8 nonsymptomatic controls, 4 women, mean age 64 years) performed 6 functional tasks in high-speed stereo radiography: deep-knee lunge, chair rise, step down, gait, gait with 90° turn, and seated knee extension. Translational differences between groups (surgical versus control) were assessed for the medial and lateral condyle, while pivot location was normalized to subject-specific tibial plateau geometry. RESULTS The surgical cohort displayed a more constrained medial condyle that provided greater stability of the medial compartment and did not result in the paradoxical anterior translation at mid-flexion angles during weight-bearing activities, but was associated with less condylar translation than native knees. Additionally, the transverse tibial pivot location occurs most commonly in the middle third of the tibial plateau and secondarily on the medial third. CONCLUSIONS Some variability in pivot location occurs between activities and is more in nonsymptomatic, native knee controls.
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- Landon D Hamilton
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas; Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
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Koster LA, Kaptein BL, van der Linden-van der Zwaag EHMJ, Nelissen RGHH. Knee kinematics are not different between asymmetrical and symmetrical tibial baseplates in total knee arthroplasty: A fluoroscopic analysis of step-up and lunge motions. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024; 32:1253-1263. [PMID: 38488225 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12125] [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: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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PURPOSE This clinical fluoroscopy study investigated knee kinematics of two different cemented fixed-bearing, posterior-stabilised (PS) total knee arthroplasty (TKA) designs: an asymmetric tibial component including an asymmetric insert designed to optimise personalised balance and fit and its precursor symmetrical design with symmetric insert. METHODS A consecutive series of patients (16 TKAs from each treatment group) participating in a randomised controlled trial comparing TKA migration was included. The exclusion criterion was the use of walking aids. Flat-panel fluoroscopic recordings of step-up and lunge motions were acquired 1-year postoperatively. Medial and lateral contact points (CPs) were determined to calculate CP displacement, femoral axial rotation and pivot position. Using linear mixed-effects modelling techniques, kinematics between TKA designs were compared. RESULTS During knee extension between 20° flexion and full extension, the CPs moved anteriorly combined with a small internal femoral rotation (a screw-home mechanism). Whereas CP movement was reversed: femoral rollback, external femoral rotation while flexing the knee between full extension and 20° knee flexion, At larger flexion angles, femoral axial rotation (FAR) occurred around a lateral pivot point both during step-up and lunge. The symmetric design had a 2.3° larger range of FAR compared to the asymmetric design during lunge (p = 0.02). All other kinematics were comparable. CONCLUSION Despite the differences in design, this study showed that the asymmetric and symmetric PS TKA designs had mostly comparable knee kinematics during step-up and lunge motions. It is therefore expected that the functionality of the successor TKA design is similar to that of its precursor design. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II, prospective comparative study.
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- Lennard A Koster
- Department of Orthopaedics, Biomechanics and Imaging Group, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Biomechanics and Imaging Group, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Biomechanics and Imaging Group, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Tawy GF, Biant LC, McNicholas MJ. Gait kinematics and knee stability 10-years following posterior-stabilised total knee arthroplasty comparable to healthy adults >55. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024; 32:54-63. [PMID: 38226732 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12020] [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: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare the long-term objective biomechanical and functional parameters of a high-flexion total knee arthroplasty (TKA) design against healthy older adults to determine whether knee biomechanics are comparable in both populations. METHODS One cohort of patients with a primary TKA, and a cohort of healthy adults over 55 years old with no musculoskeletal deficits or arthritis participated. Bilateral knee range of motion (RoM) was assessed with a goniometer, and gait patterns were analysed with a three-dimensional-motion capture system. An arthrometer quantified the anterior-posterior laxity of each knee. Statistical analyses were performed in SPSS software (α = 0.05). RESULTS Twenty-three knees were replaced in 20 patients. At 9.8 ± 3.1 years postoperatively, patients' knees had a statistically significantly poorer RoM than healthy controls' knees (n = 23) due to limited flexion; p < 0.0001. Patients also failed to achieve the same degree of knee flexion as controls during downhill gait. No kinematic differences were observed during mid-flexion in level nor downhill gait; a state that has been associated with instability (p = 0.614; not significant [n.s]). There were no differences between groups in knee laxity (n.s). CONCLUSION Patients in this study had similar gait patterns to healthy older adults during mid-flexion and were no more likely than the healthy controls to exhibit anterior-posterior translation of the knee > 7 mm; a known risk factor of instability. However, the knee flexion range was poorer. This likely led to bilateral pathological knee flexion patterns during downhill gait. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Gwenllian F Tawy
- Division of Cell Matrix Biology & Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Cell Matrix Biology & Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trafford General Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Cell Matrix Biology & Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trafford General Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Broadgreen Hospital, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, Liverpool, UK
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Favroul C, Batailler C, Naaim A, Foissey C, Kafelov M, Cheze L, Servien E, Lustig S. Cruciate-substituting and posterior-stabilised total knee arthroplasties had similar gait patterns in the short term. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:5398-5406. [PMID: 37752347 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07594-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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PURPOSE Surgeons want to achieve native kinematics in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Cruciate-substituting (CS) implants could restore the knee kinematics more efficiently than posterior-stabilised (PS) TKA. This study aimed to compare gait patterns in patients with CS or PS TKA at 6 months. The hypothesis was that CS implants would demonstrate comparable gait parameters to PS implants at 6 months. METHODS In this prospective case-control study, 38 primary TKA without coronal laxity were divided into 2 groups: 19 cruciate-substituting (CS) and 19 posterior-stabilised (PS) implants. The type of prosthesis was determined according to the surgical period. Exclusion criteria were TKA revision, associated procedures and inability to walk on a treadmill. Gait analysis was conducted on a treadmill 6 months postoperatively for each patient with a knee assessment device (KneeKG®). Gait characteristics included analysis in three spatial dimensions (flexion-extension, abduction-adduction, internal-external rotation, anterior-posterior translation). Clinical outcomes (Knee Society Score and Forgotten Joint Score) were compared between both groups at 6 months postoperatively. RESULTS At 6 months, the gait analysis did not demonstrate any significant difference between CS and PS implants. The range and the maximum anteroposterior translation were similar in both groups (9.2 ± 6.5 mm in CS group vs. 8.1 ± 3 mm in PS group (n.s.); and - 5.2 ± 5 mm in CS group vs. - 6.3 ± 5.9 mm in PS group (n.s.), respectively). The internal/external rotation, the flexion, and the varus angle were similar between CS and PS implants. The KSS Knee score was higher at 6 months in the CS group than in the PS group (92.1 ± 5.6 vs. 84.8 ± 8.9 (p < 0.01)). CONCLUSION Cruciate-substituting and posterior-stabilised TKA had similar gait patterns at 6 months postoperatively, despite a non-equivalent posterior stabilisation system. CS prostheses were an interesting option for primary TKA for knee kinematics restoration without requiring a femoral box. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prospective, case-control study; Level II.
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- Clément Favroul
- Orthopaedics Surgery and Sports Medicine Department, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon North University Hospital, 103 Grande Rue de la Croix-Rousse, 69004, Lyon, France
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- Orthopaedics Surgery and Sports Medicine Department, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon North University Hospital, 103 Grande Rue de la Croix-Rousse, 69004, Lyon, France.
- Univ Lyon, Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, IFSTTAR, LBMC UMR_T9406, 69622, Lyon, France.
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- Univ Lyon, Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, IFSTTAR, LBMC UMR_T9406, 69622, Lyon, France
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- Orthopaedics Surgery and Sports Medicine Department, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon North University Hospital, 103 Grande Rue de la Croix-Rousse, 69004, Lyon, France
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- Orthopaedics Surgery and Sports Medicine Department, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon North University Hospital, 103 Grande Rue de la Croix-Rousse, 69004, Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, IFSTTAR, LBMC UMR_T9406, 69622, Lyon, France
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- Orthopaedics Surgery and Sports Medicine Department, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon North University Hospital, 103 Grande Rue de la Croix-Rousse, 69004, Lyon, France
- LIBM - EA 7424, Interuniversity Laboratory of Biology of Mobility, Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, Lyon, France
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- Orthopaedics Surgery and Sports Medicine Department, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon North University Hospital, 103 Grande Rue de la Croix-Rousse, 69004, Lyon, France
- Univ Lyon, Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, IFSTTAR, LBMC UMR_T9406, 69622, Lyon, France
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Obana KK, Wong K, Shimoda BT, Rimm J, Stickley CD, Nakasone CK. Favorable outcomes of posterior cruciate-stabilized inserts over ultracongruent inserts in total knee arthroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:5857-5865. [PMID: 36928502 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-04837-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Posterior cruciate-stabilized (PS) and ultracongruent (UC) inserts are used during total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but superiority in gaining postoperative knee flexion and functionality remains contested. Therefore, this study compared postoperative outcomes between PS and UC inserts. METHODS A retrospective review evaluated unilateral or bilateral TKAs with PS or UC inserts from August 2011 to March 2020. Nonparametric statistics were performed to evaluate differences in patient demographics, pre- and postknee flexion and Knee Society Knee (KSS-K) and Function Score (KSS-F). Univariate and multivariable regressions were performed to evaluate the influence on postoperative knee flexion ≥ 120°, presented as odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). RESULTS Patient demographics were not significantly different between the 577 PS and 399 UC knees evaluated. Postoperatively, a larger proportion of UC knees demonstrated knee flexion < 120° (36.0% vs. 18.6%, p < 0.001) and lower KSS-K (91.0 ± 8.7 vs. 91.6 ± 10.3, p < 0.001) and KSS-F (76.8 ± 21.6 vs. 79.9 ± 21.6, p = 0.007) than the PS group. The PS group had greater improvement in flexion angle (4.9° ± 14.9° vs. 1.0° ± 15.6°, p < 0.001) and KSS-F (27.3 ± 23.3 vs. 23.1 ± 25.3, p = 0.007) as compared to that of UC patients. Patients with preoperative flexion < 120° (OR 2.787, CI 2.066-3.761; p < 0.001), higher body mass index (OR 1.033, CI 1.006-1.061; p = 0.017) and UC insert (OR 2.461, CI 1.832-3.307; p < 0.001) were less likely to achieve flexion ≥ 120°. CONCLUSION Favorable clinical and functional outcomes were noted in the PS group as compared to UC inserts in TKA. The greater improvement in overall knee flexion may suggest the PS insert may be especially appropriate for patients with lower preoperative range of motion. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III, retrospective comparative study.
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- Kyle K Obana
- John A. Burns School of Medicine, 651 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, USA
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- John A. Burns School of Medicine, 651 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, USA
- Straub Medical Center, Bone and Joint Center, 888 South King Street, Honolulu, HI, 96818, USA
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- Straub Medical Center, Bone and Joint Center, 888 South King Street, Honolulu, HI, 96818, USA
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- John A. Burns School of Medicine, 651 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, USA
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- Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Physiology, University of Hawai'i, John A. Burns School of Medicine, 1356 Lusitana Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, USA
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- Straub Medical Center, Bone and Joint Center, 888 South King Street, Honolulu, HI, 96818, USA.
- Department of Surgery, University of Hawai'i, John A. Burns School of Medicine, 1356 Lusitana Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, USA.
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Indelli PF, Giuntoli M, Zepeda K, Ghirardelli S, Valtanen RS, Iannotti F. Native knee kinematics is not reproduced after sensor guided cruciates substituting total knee arthroplasty. J Exp Orthop 2023; 10:17. [PMID: 36786878 PMCID: PMC9929011 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-023-00567-2] [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: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Gait analysis was used to evaluate knee kinematics in patients who underwent successful primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using two modern bi-cruciate substituting designs. The knee joint was balanced intraoperatively using real-time sensor technology, developed to provide dynamic feedback regarding stability and tibiofemoral load. The authors hypothesized that major differences exist in gait parameters between healthy controls and post-TKA patients. METHODS Ten patients who underwent successful TKA using bi-cruciate substituting designs were evaluated at a minimum of 9 months postoperatively using three-dimensional knee kinematic analysis; a multi-camera optoelectronic system and a force platform were used. Sensor-extracted kinematic data included knee flexion angle at heel-strike (KFH), peak midstance knee flexion angle (MSKFA), maximum and minimum knee adduction angle (KAA) and knee rotational angle at heel-strike. Multiple gait analysis data from the study group were compared to a group of ten healthy controls who were matched by age, sex and BMI. Clinical outcome in the TKA group was also measured using the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). RESULTS Clinically, at final follow-up, a statistically significant difference in pain, general symptoms, and activities of daily living was seen between the groups. From a gait analysis standpoint, TKA patients had significantly less rotation at heel strike (p = 0.04), lower late stance peak extension moments (p = 0.02), and less Knee Adduction Angle excursion during swing phase (p = 0.04) compared to the control group. No statistically significant difference was observed for knee flexion angle at heel strike, knee adduction moment, or peak knee flexion moment between the groups. CONCLUSIONS Modern bi-cruciate substituting TKA designs failed to reproduce normal knee kinematics. The lack of full knee extension during the stance phase, absence of the "screw-home mechanism" typical of an ACL functioning knee, and the reduced fluctuation in knee adduction angle during the swing phase still represent major proprioceptive and muscular recruitment differences between normal and replaced knees.
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- Pier Francesco Indelli
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford and the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Health Care System (PAVAHCS), Palo Alto, USA. .,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, 450 Broadway, Redwood City, CA, 94063, USA.
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- grid.5395.a0000 0004 1757 3729Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- grid.430773.40000 0000 8530 6973Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, USA
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- grid.168010.e0000000419368956Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford and the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Health Care System (PAVAHCS), Palo Alto, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, San Paolo Hospital, Civitavecchia, Italy
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A prospective comparison of total knee arthroplasty using ultra-congruent, condylar-stabilizing, and posterior-stabilized devices implanted with kinematic alignment: better 2-year outcomes with ultra-congruent. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:1026-1033. [PMID: 36318322 PMCID: PMC9957877 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-07206-w] [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: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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PURPOSE This study compared the 5-year results of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)-sacrificing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with either a post and cam posterior-stabilized (PS) device, a dished, congruent condylar-stabilizing (CS) device, or a deep-dished ultra-congruent (UC) device. The hypothesis was that the clinical and radiographic outcomes would be equivalent. CS and PS participants were part of a prospective, randomized trial, and UC participants were part of a separate prospective, non-randomized protocol that was otherwise identical. A kinematic alignment surgical technique was utilized. METHODS Participants were assessed preoperatively, and postoperatively at 6 weeks, 6 months, and annually for 5 years by Knee Society Score (KSS), SF-36 v2, Lower Extremity Activity Scale (LEAS), and physical and radiographic evaluation. There were 116 CS/PS participants and 69 UC participants who participated in the study. RESULTS Tourniquet (P = .02) and operative (P = .01) times for the CS and UC groups were significantly shorter than the PS group. KSS Function scores were better for the UC group than the CS and PS groups at 6 months (P = .04) and 1 year (P = .03), and better in the UC group vs. CS at 2 years (P = .04). The KSS Pain-only score was also better in the UC compared to PS at 6 months (P = .04). There were no significant differences for the KSS Pain/Motion scores, flexion, SF-36, and LEAS scores at any time. CONCLUSION These data confirm the hypothesis that there are no clinically meaningful significant differences in outcomes between the three groups at a 5-year minimum follow-up, though there is a trend toward less pain and better function at earlier visits in the UC group. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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Kour RYN, Guan S, Dowsey MM, Choong PF, Pandy MG. Kinematic function of knee implant designs across a range of daily activities. J Orthop Res 2022; 41:1217-1227. [PMID: 36317847 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25476] [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: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to measure and compare six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) knee joint motion of three total knee arthroplasty (TKA) implant designs across a range of daily activities. Seventy-five TKA patients were recruited to this study and randomly assigned a posterior-stabilized (PS), cruciate-retaining (CR), or medial-stabilized (MS) implant. Six months after surgery, patients performed five activities of daily living: level walking, step-up, step-down, sit-to-stand, and stand-to-sit. Mobile biplane X-ray imaging was used to measure 6-DOF knee kinematics and the center of rotation of the knee in the transverse plane for each activity. Mean 6-DOF knee kinematics were consistently similar for PS and CR, whereas MS was more externally rotated and abducted, and lateral shift was lower across all activities. Peak-to-peak anterior drawer for MS was also significantly lower during walking, step-up, and step-down (p < 0.017). The center of rotation of the knee in the transverse plane was located on the medial side for MS, whereas PS and CR rotated about the lateral compartment or close to the tibial origin. The kinematic function of MS was more similar to that of the healthy knee than PS and CR based on reduced paradoxical anterior translation at low flexion angles and a transverse center of rotation located in the medial compartment. Overall, 6-DOF knee joint motion for PS and CR were similar across all daily activities, whereas that measured for MS was appreciably different. The kinematic patterns observed for MS reflects a highly conforming medial articulation in the MS design.
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- R Y Nigel Kour
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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Mobile-Bearing Total Ankle Replacement In Vivo Kinematic Assessment: A Prospective Study Protocol. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11185328. [PMID: 36142975 PMCID: PMC9503301 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11185328] [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: 07/03/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Total ankle prosthesis as a surgical solution in the case of end-stage osteoarthritis has seen a considerable increase in the last two decades. This study protocol arises from the need to understand the in vivo kinematics of mobile-bearing, flat tibial component total ankle replacement, evaluating the real range of motion and the reciprocal relationships between the components during normal motor tasks through the use of model-based radio-stereometric analysis (MB-RSA). In addition, pre- and post-operative evaluation of walking kinematics with inertial motion sensors, proprioception through a dedicated workstation, and clinical outcomes are discussed. We expect that based on our study protocol researchers will be able to improve future prosthetic designs and validate the setup of MB-RSA, as well as to understand "how an ankle prosthesis moves" once implanted in the patient.
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No kinematical difference between ultra-congruent and medial-congruent total knee arthroplasty when implanted with mechanical alignment: an in vivo dynamic RSA study. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:2975-2979. [PMID: 35768651 PMCID: PMC9418101 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-07033-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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PURPOSE To explore in vivo kinematical behavior of the same total knee arthroplasty (TKA) cruciate-retaining (CR) femoral design with either medial-congruent (MC) or ultra-congruent (UC) inlay using model-based dynamic radiostereometric analysis (RSA). The hypothesis was that there would be comparable kinematics between the two groups. METHODS A cohort of 16 randomly selected patients (8 MC Persona Zimmer, 8 UC Persona Zimmer) was evaluated through dynamic radiostereometric analysis (RSA) at a minimum of 9 months after TKA, during the execution of a sit-to-stand. The antero-posterior (AP) translation of the femoral component and the AP translation of the low point of medial and lateral femoral compartments were compared through Student's t test (p < 0.05). RESULTS Both groups showed a medial pivot behavior, with a significantly greater anterior translation of the Low Point of the lateral compartment with respect to the medial compartment (MC medial range: 2.4 ± 2.4 mm; MC lateral range: 7.7 ± 3.0 mm; p < 0.001 - UC medial range: 3.3 ± 3.3 mm; UC lateral range: 8.0 ± 3.2 mm; p < 0.001). A statistically significant greater degree of flexion was clinically recorded at follow-up visit in the MC group respect to the UC group (126° vs 101°-p = 0.003). CONCLUSION The present study did not show difference in the medial pivot behavior between ultra-congruent and medial-congruent total knee arthroplasty when implanted with mechanical alignment; however, the MC group demonstrated a greater degree of flexion. The MC design examined is a valid alternative to the UC design, allowing to achieve a screw-home movement restoration combined with a high flexion. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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Mathis DT, Schmidli J, Hirschmann MT, Amsler F, Henckel J, Hothi H, Hart A. Comparative retrieval analysis of antioxidant polyethylene: bonding of vitamin-E does not reduce in-vivo surface damage. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:1003. [PMID: 34847880 PMCID: PMC8630848 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04898-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: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 08/30/2023] Open
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Background With the Persona® knee system a new polyethylene formulation incorporating vitamin-E which aims to reduce oxidation and maintain wear resistance was introduced. Although in-vitro studies have demonstrated positive effects of the vitamin-E antioxidants on UHMWPE, no retrieval study has looked at polyethylene damage of this system yet. It was the aim to investigate the in-vivo performance of this new design, by comparing it with its predecessor in retrieval analysis. Methods 15 NexGen® and 8 Persona® fixed-bearing implants from the same manufacturer (Zimmer Biomet) were retrieved from two knee revision centres. For retrieval analysis, a macroscopic analysis of polyethylene using a peer-reviewed damage grading method was used (Hood-score). The roughness of all articulating metal components was measured using a contact profilometer. The reason(s) for TKA revision were recorded. Statistical analyses (t-test) were performed to investigate differences between the two designs. Results The mean Hood score for Persona® inserts was 109.3 and for NexGen® 115.1 without significant differences between the two designs. Results from the profilometer revealed that Persona® and NexGen® femoral implants showed an identical mean surface roughness of 0.14 μm. The Persona® tibial tray showed a significantly smoother surface (0.06 μm) compared to the NexGen® (0.2 μm; p < 0.001). Both Hood score and surface roughness were influenced by the reasons for revision (p < 0.01). Conclusions The bonding of the antioxidant vitamin-E to the PE chain used in the novel Persona® knee system does not reduce in-vivo surface damage compared to highly crosslinked PE without supplemented vitamin-E used in its predecessor knee system NexGen®. However, the Persona® titanium alloy tibial tray showed a significantly smoother surface in comparison to the NexGen® titanium alloy tibial tray. This study provides first retrieval findings of a novel TKA design and may help to understand how the new Persona® anatomic knee system performs in vivo.
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- Dominic T Mathis
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4051, Basel, Switzerland. .,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Kantonsspital Baselland (Bruderholz, Liestal, Laufen), 4101, Bruderholz, Switzerland.
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4051, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4051, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Kantonsspital Baselland (Bruderholz, Liestal, Laufen), 4101, Bruderholz, Switzerland
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science, University College London, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science, University College London, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science, University College London, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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