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Pipino G, Giai Via A, Ratano M, Spoliti M, Lanzetti RM, Oliva F. Robotic Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Update. J Pers Med 2024; 14:589. [PMID: 38929810 PMCID: PMC11204817 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14060589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a gold standard surgical procedure to improve pain and restore function in patients affected by moderate-to-severe severe gonarthrosis refractory to conservative treatments. Indeed, millions of these procedures are conducted yearly worldwide, with their number expected to increase in an ageing and more demanding population. Despite the progress that has been made in optimizing surgical techniques, prosthetic designs, and durability, up to 20% of patients are dissatisfied by the procedure or still report knee pain. From this perspective, the introduction of robotic TKA (R-TKA) in the late 1990s represented a valuable instrument in performing more accurate bone cuts and improving clinical outcomes. On the other hand, prolonged operative time, increased complications, and high costs of the devices slow down the diffusion of R-TKA. The advent of newer technological devices, including those using navigation systems, has made robotic surgery in the operatory room more common since the last decade. At present, many different robots are available, representing promising solutions to avoid persistent knee pain after TKA. We hereby describe their functionality, analyze potential benefits, and hint at future perspectives in this promising field.
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- Gennaro Pipino
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Villa Erbosa Hospital, Gruppo San Donato, 40129 Bologna, Italy;
- San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, 00152 Rome, Italy; (M.S.); (R.M.L.)
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- Unit of Orthopaedics, Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy;
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, 00152 Rome, Italy; (M.S.); (R.M.L.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, 00152 Rome, Italy; (M.S.); (R.M.L.)
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- Full Professor Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of the Quality of Life, San Raffaele Roma Open University, 00166 Rome, Italy;
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Lee YM, Kim GW, Lee CY, Song EK, Seon JK. No Difference in Clinical Outcomes and Survivorship for Robotic, Navigational, and Conventional Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty with a Minimum Follow-up of 10 Years. Clin Orthop Surg 2023; 15:82-91. [PMID: 36779002 PMCID: PMC9880514 DOI: 10.4055/cios21138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background Computer-assisted surgery, including robotic and navigational total knee arthroplasty (TKA), has been proposed as a technique used to improve alignment of implants. The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes during a minimum follow-up period of 10 years among robotic, navigational, and conventional TKA. Methods A total of 855 knees (robotic group, 194; conventional group, 270; and navigational group, 391) were available for physical and radiological examinations over a mean follow-up period of 10 years. The survival rate was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method based on the survival endpoint. The Hospital for Special Surgery score, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, Knee Society Score, and range of motion were used for clinical evaluation. The hip-knee-ankle (HKA) axis angle, the coronal inclination of femoral and tibial components, and the presence of radiolucent lines were also assessed at the final follow-up. Results All clinical assessments at the final follow-up revealed improvements in the three groups without any significant difference among the groups (p > 0.05). The cumulative 10-year survival rate was 97.4% in the robotic group, 96.6% in the conventional group, and 98.2% in the navigational group, with no significant difference (p = 0.447). The rates of complication-associated surgery were not significantly different among the groups (p = 0.907). Only the proportion of outliers in the HKA axis angle showed a significant difference (p = 0.001), but other radiological outcomes were not significantly different among the three groups. Conclusions Our study demonstrated satisfactory survival rates for robotic, navigational, and conventional TKAs and similar clinical outcomes during the long-term follow-up. Larger studies with continuous serial data are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Young Min Lee
- Center for Joint Disease, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea
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- Center for Joint Disease, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea
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- Center for Joint Disease, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea
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- Center for Joint Disease, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea
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- Center for Joint Disease, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea
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Trends in Computer-Assisted Surgery for Total Knee Arthroplasty in Germany: An Analysis Based on the Operative Procedure Classification System between 2010 to 2021. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12020549. [PMID: 36675478 PMCID: PMC9863460 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12020549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Alignment strategies for primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have changed significantly over time with a shift towards a more individualized alignment goal. At the same time, computer-assisted surgery (CAS) has gained interest for intraoperative control and accuracy in implant positioning and limb alignment. Despite the often discussed benefits and drawbacks of robotics and navigation for TKA, the routine use of these new devices on a day-to-day basis remains obscure. Therefore, nationwide hospital billing data based on the Operation Procedure Classification System (OPS) were retrieved from the Federal Statistical Office of Germany for the period from 2010 to 2021. OPS codes for primary total knee arthroplasty (OPS code: 5-822*) were further analyzed regarding the usage of computer navigation (additional OPS code: 5-988) or robotic devices (additional OPS code: 5-987). Gender and age at the time of surgery were also assessed. The results show a total of 2,226,559 primary TKAs were implanted between 2010 and 2021, of which 2,044,914 were performed conventionally (91.84% of all TKAs). A total of 170,276 TKAs were performed using navigation technique (7.65% of all TKAs) and another 11,369 TKAs were performed using robotics (0.51% of all TKAs). For the period from 2018 to 2021, a substantial increase in robot-assisted TKA (R-TKA) was observed, with an average increase rate of 84.74% per year, while the number of navigated TKAs declined (-3.67% per year). Computer-assisted surgery, and particularly robotics for TKA, are seeing growing popularity and stepwise translation into routine clinical use in Germany, with a steep increase rate of more than 80% per year since 2018. Nevertheless, the majority of TKAs are still performed using manual instrumentation, rendering conventional TKA the currently unchanged gold standard.
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Navigated and Robot-Assisted Technology in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Do Outcome Differences Achieve Minimal Clinically Important Difference? J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:1562-1569. [PMID: 35367335 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.03.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In total knee arthroplasty (TKA), computer-assisted navigation (N-TKA) and robotic-assisted methods (RA-TKA) are intended to increase precision of mechanical and component alignment. However, the clinical significance of published patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) differences in comparison to conventional TKA (C-TKA) is unknown. METHODS A systematic review was performed to identify all studies reporting perioperative PROMs for either primary N-TKA or RA-TKA with a C-TKA comparison cohort with a minimum 1-year follow-up. Relative improvements in PROMs for the two cohorts were compared to published minimal clinically important difference (MCID) values. RESULTS After systematic review, 21 studies (N = 3,214) reporting on N-TKA and eight studies (N = 1,529) reporting on RA-TKA met inclusion criteria. Eighteen of 20 studies (90%) reported improved radiographic outcomes with N-TKA relative to C-TKA; five of five studies reported improved radiographic outcomes with RA-TKA relative to C-TKA. Five of 21 studies (24%) reported statistically significant greater improvements in clinical PROMs for N-TKA relative to C-TKA, whereas only two (10%) achieved clinical significance relative to MCID on a secondary analysis. One of 8 studies (13%) reported statistically significant greater improvements in PROMs for RA-TKA relative to C-TKA, whereas none achieved clinical significance relative to MCID on a secondary analysis. No studies reported a significant difference in revision rates. CONCLUSION While most studies comparing RA-TKA and N-TKA with C-TKA demonstrate improved radiographic alignment outcomes, a minority of studies reported PROM differences that achieve clinical significance. Future studies should report data and be interpreted in the context of clinical significance to establish patient and surgeon expectations for emerging technologies.
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Sayah SM, Karunaratne S, Beckenkamp PR, Horsley M, Hancock MJ, Hunter DJ, Herbert RD, de Campos TF, Steffens D. Clinical Course of Pain and Function Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:3993-4002.e37. [PMID: 34275710 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is widely considered a successful intervention for osteoarthritis and other degenerative knee diseases. This study addresses the need for a high-quality meta-analysis that outlines the clinical course of pain and function post-TKA. METHODS The review included prospective cohort studies assessing pain or function of patients undergoing primary TKA at baseline (preoperatively) and at least 2 additional time points including one at least 12 months postoperatively. Two reviewers independently screened references, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias using the Quality in Prognosis Studies tool. The time course of recovery of pain and function was modeled using fractional polynomial meta-regression. RESULTS In total, 191 studies with 59,667 patients were included, most with low risk of bias. The variance-weighted mean pain score (/100, 0 = no pain) was 64.0 (95% confidence interval [CI] 60.2-67.7) preoperatively, 24.1 (95% CI 20.3-27.9) at 3 months, 20.4 (95% CI 16.7-24.0) at 6 months, and 16.9 (95%CI 13.6-20.3) at 12 months, and remained low (10.1; 95% CI 4.8-15.4) at 10 years postoperatively. The variance-weighted mean function score (/100, 0 = worst function) was 47.1 (95% CI 45.7-48.4) preoperatively, 72.8 (95% CI 71.3-74.4) at 3 months, 76.3 (95% CI 74.7-77.8) at 6 months, and 78.1 (95%CI 76.4-79.7) at 12 months. Function scores were good (79.7; 95% CI 77.9-81.5) at 10 years postoperatively. CONCLUSION Patients undergoing primary TKA can expect a large and rapid but incomplete recovery of pain and function in the first postoperative year. At 10 years, the gains in pain scores may still remain while there is an improvement in function.
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- Said Mohamad Sayah
- Surgical Outcomes Resource Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Faculty of Medicine and Health, Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Surgical Outcomes Resource Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Faculty of Medicine and Health, Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Health Professions, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Institute of Bone and Joint Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Rheumatology Department, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Health Professions, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Surgical Outcomes Resource Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Faculty of Medicine and Health, Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Moorthy V, Chen JY, Liow MHL, Chin PL, Chia SL, Lo NN, Yeo SJ. Mid-term functional outcomes of patient-specific versus conventional instrumentation total knee arthroplasty: a prospective study. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2021; 141:669-674. [PMID: 33386974 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-020-03729-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) utilizes three-dimensional imaging to produce total knee arthroplasty cutting jigs which matches patient's native anatomy. However, there are limited mid- to long-term studies examining its clinical efficacy. The aim of this study was to compare functional outcomes of PSI surgery versus conventional TKA surgery at 5-year follow-up. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty patients were prospectively recruited into either the MRI-based PSI or conventional TKA group. Functional outcomes were assessed using the Knee Society Function Score (KSFS), Knee Society Knee Score (KSKS) and Oxford Knee Score (OKS), while quality of life was evaluated with the Physical Component Score (PCS) and Mental Component Score (MCS) of Short-Form 36 and compared between the two groups at 5-year follow-up. RESULTS Although the PCS was 7 ± 3 points better in the PSI group preoperatively (p = 0.017), it became 5 ± 2 points worse than the conventional group at 5-year follow-up (p = 0.025). As compared to the PSI group, the conventional group showed a significantly greater improvement in PCS at 5 years as compared to before surgery (p = 0.003). There were no significant differences in KSFS, KSKS, OKS or MCS between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS PSI TKA did not result in improved functional outcomes or better quality of life when compared to conventional TKA. The additional costs and waiting time associated with PSI are not justifiable and therefore not recommended as an alternative to conventional TKA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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- Vikaesh Moorthy
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block, Level 11, Singapore, 119228, Singapore.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Block 6 Level 7, Outram Road, Singapore, 169608, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Block 6 Level 7, Outram Road, Singapore, 169608, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Block 6 Level 7, Outram Road, Singapore, 169608, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Block 6 Level 7, Outram Road, Singapore, 169608, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Block 6 Level 7, Outram Road, Singapore, 169608, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Block 6 Level 7, Outram Road, Singapore, 169608, Singapore
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Siddiqi A, Horan T, Molloy RM, Bloomfield MR, Patel PD, Piuzzi NS. A clinical review of robotic navigation in total knee arthroplasty: historical systems to modern design. EFORT Open Rev 2021; 6:252-269. [PMID: 34040803 PMCID: PMC8142596 DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.6.200071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (RA-TKA) has shown improved reproducibility and precision in mechanical alignment restoration, with improvement in early functional outcomes and 90-day episode of care cost savings compared to conventional TKA in some studies. However, its value is still to be determined.Current studies of RA-TKA systems are limited by short-term follow-up and significant heterogeneity of the available systems.In today's paradigm shift towards an increased emphasis on quality of care while curtailing costs, providing value-based care is the primary goal for healthcare systems and clinicians. As robotic technology continues to develop, longer-term studies evaluating implant survivorship and complications will determine whether the initial capital is offset by improved outcomes.Future studies will have to determine the value of RA-TKA based on longer-term survivorships, patient-reported outcome measures, functional outcomes, and patient satisfaction measures. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2021;6:252-269. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.6.200071.
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- Ahmed Siddiqi
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Orthopedics Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Orthopedics Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Florida, Department of Orthopedics, Weston, Florida, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Orthopedics Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Zhao L, Xu F, Lao S, Zhao J, Wei Q. Comparison of the clinical effects of computer-assisted and traditional techniques in bilateral total knee arthroplasty: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0239341. [PMID: 32976534 PMCID: PMC7518627 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0239341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background It is unclear whether there are individual differences in the long-term efficacy of computer-assisted and traditional total knee arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to perform a meta-analysis comparing the same individuals undergoing computer-assisted and traditional total knee arthroplasty separately to determine whether computer-assisted total knee arthroplasty can provide better lower extremity radiographic results and clinical outcomes. Methods We searched literatures to identify relevant randomized controlled trials comparing the effects of computer-assisted and traditional methods in bilateral total knee arthroplasty. After screening, quality evaluation and data extraction according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, the quality and bias risks of the included studies were evaluated. The meta-analysis compared the radiographic results, functional outcomes and complications of the two techniques. Results Six clinical controlled trials were included, with total of 1098 patients. The meta-analysis showed that the accuracy in terms of the mechanical axis of the lower extremity, the sagittal alignment of the femoral component and the coronal alignment of the tibial component in computer-assisted total knee arthroplasty was significantly better than those in traditional total knee arthroplasty. There were no differences in the functional results, revision rates or aseptic loosening rates between the two techniques. Conclusion After excluding individual differences such as bone development and bone quality, although computer-assisted techniques can better accurately correct the mechanical axis of the lower extremity and the position of prosthesis implantation than traditional techniques, there is no significant difference in the functional results and revision rate of bilateral total knee arthroplasty in the same individual.
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- Liangjun Zhao
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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Clement ND, Afzal I, Demetriou C, Deehan DJ, Field RE, Kader D. There is no clinically important difference in the Oxford knee scores between one and two years after total knee arthroplasty: The one-year score could be used as the benchmark timepoint to assess outcome. Knee 2020; 27:1212-1218. [PMID: 32711884 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2020.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim was to assess the whether there was a clinically important change in the Oxford knee score (OKS) between one and two years after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and to identify predictors associated with a clinically important change. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was undertaken using an established arthroplasty database of 5857 primary TKA. Patient demographics, body mass index, social deprivation, OKS and EuroQoL five-domain (EQ-5D) score were collected preoperatively and at one and two years postoperatively. A clinically important change in the OKS was defined as ≥5 points. RESULTS There was a 0.2 point increase in the OKS between one and two years, which was statistically significant (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.1 to 0.4, p < .0001), but not clinically important. A better preoperative OKS (p < .001) and in contrast a worse one year OKS (p < .001) were independently associated with a greater improvement from one to two years. There were 1006 (17.3%) patients that had a clinically important improvement in the OKS between one and two years. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that a one year OKS of less than 35 was a reliable predictor of a clinically important improvement between one and two years (area under the curve 0.77, 95% CI 0.76 to 0.78, p < .001). CONCLUSION There was not a clinically important change in the OKS from one to two years after TKA when assessed as a group. However, individual patients with a one year OKS of less than 35 may demonstrate a clinically important improvement at two years. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Retrospective diagnostic study, Level III.
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- N D Clement
- Department of Orthopaedics, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, UK; Department of Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK; South West of London Orthopaedic Elective Centre, Epson, UK.
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- South West of London Orthopaedic Elective Centre, Epson, UK
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- South West of London Orthopaedic Elective Centre, Epson, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, UK
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- South West of London Orthopaedic Elective Centre, Epson, UK
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- South West of London Orthopaedic Elective Centre, Epson, UK
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Pauzenberger L, Munz M, Brandl G, Frank JK, Heuberer PR, Laky B, Schwameis E, Anderl W. Patient-specific instrumentation improved three-dimensional accuracy in total knee arthroplasty: a comparative radiographic analysis of 1257 total knee arthroplasties. J Orthop Surg Res 2019; 14:437. [PMID: 31831022 PMCID: PMC6909617 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-019-1465-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 11/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background The purpose of this study was to compare restoration of mechanical limb alignment and three-dimensional component-positioning between conventional and patient-specific instrumentation in total knee arthroplasty. Methods Radiographic data of patients undergoing mobile-bearing total knee arthroplasty (n = 1257), using either conventional (n = 442) or patient-specific instrumentation (n = 812), were analyzed. To evaluate accuracy of axis restoration and 3D-component-positioning between conventional and patient-specific instrumentation, absolute deviations from the targeted neutral mechanical limb alignment and planned implant positions were determined. Measurements were performed on standardized coronal long-leg and sagittal knee radiographs. CT-scans were evaluated for accuracy of axial femoral implant rotation. Outliers were defined as deviations from the targeted neutral mechanical axis of > ± 3° or from the intraoperative component-positioning goals of > ± 2°. Deviations greater than ± 5° from set targets were considered to be severe outliers. Results Deviations from a neutral mechanical axis (conventional instrumentation: 2.3°± 1.7° vs. patient-specific instrumentation: 1.7°± 1.2°; p < 0.001) and numbers of outliers (conventional instrumentation: 25.8% vs. patient-specific instrumentation: 10.1%; p < 0.001) were significantly lower in the patient-specific instrumentation group. Significantly lower mean deviations and less outliers were detected regarding 3D-component-positioning in the patient-specific instrumentation compared to the conventional instrumentation group (all p < 0.05). Conclusions Patient-specific instrumentation prevented from severe limb malalignment and component-positioning outliers (> ± 5° deviation). Use of patient-specific instrumentation proved to be superior to conventional instrumentation in achieving more accurate limb alignment and 3D-component positioning, particularly regarding femoral component rotation. Furthermore, the use of patient-specific instrumentation successfully prevented severe (> 5° deviation) outliers.
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- Leo Pauzenberger
- Vienna Shoulder & Sports Clinic, Vienna, Austria.,Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin, Ireland
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- Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Vienna Shoulder & Sports Clinic, Vienna, Austria
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- Vienna Shoulder & Sports Clinic, Vienna, Austria.,Austrian Research Group for Regenerative and Orthopedic Medicine (AURROM), Vienna, Austria.,Health Pi, Vienna, Austria
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- Vienna Shoulder & Sports Clinic, Vienna, Austria.,Austrian Research Group for Regenerative and Orthopedic Medicine (AURROM), Vienna, Austria.,MedSciCare, Vienna, Austria
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- Vienna Shoulder & Sports Clinic, Vienna, Austria. .,Austrian Research Group for Regenerative and Orthopedic Medicine (AURROM), Vienna, Austria. .,Shoulder & Sports Center, Mödling, Austria.
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Puah KL, Yeo W, Tan MH. Clinical and radiographic outcomes of computer-navigated total knee arthroplasty are not adversely affected by body mass index. J Orthop 2019; 19:54-58. [PMID: 32021037 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2019.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Aim To study the effect of obesity on clinical and radiographic outcomes of computer-navigated knee arthroplasty. Materials and methods 117 patients underwent primary computer-navigated total knee arthroplasty. Eight were lost to follow-up and 8 had incomplete data. Results Eighty-four (83.2%) female, 17 (16.8%) male patients age 65.3 ± 6.9 years with a pre-operative BMI 27.2 ± 4.1 (18.6-40.0) kg/m2, 7.3 ± 0.98 years follow-up. Forty-two (41.6%) had a BMI>27.5 kg/m2 indicative of obesity in Singapore. Post-operative radiographic alignment, 2-year Oxford knee scores and ROM were not significantly associated with BMI. Conclusion BMI is not a determinant of functional scores when computer navigation is used.
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- Ken Lee Puah
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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Hsu RWW, Hsu WH, Shen WJ, Hsu WB, Chang SH. Comparison of computer-assisted navigation and conventional instrumentation for bilateral total knee arthroplasty: The outcomes at mid-term follow-up. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e18083. [PMID: 31764842 PMCID: PMC6882567 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000018083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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It remains unclear if computer-assisted surgery (CAS) technique actually improves the clinical outcomes of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and decreases the failure rate. The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare the functional results of TKA in a series of patients who underwent staged bilateral TKAs with CAS TKA in 1 knee and conventional TKA in the contralateral knee.From January 1997 to December 2010, we collected 60 patients who were randomly assigned to receive CAS TKA in 1 limb and conventional TKA in the other. The Brainlab Vector Vision navigation system was used for CAS TKA, and the DePuy press-fit condylar sigma guide system was used for conventional TKA. Patients were assessed before surgery, 3 months and 1 year after surgery, and annually thereafter. IKS criteria were used for radiographic evaluation. Clinical and functional evaluation using the scoring system of hospital for special surgery (HSS), international knee society (IKS), Western Ontario and McMaster University osteoarthritis index (WOMAC), and short form-36 (SF-36) were obtained on each knee, before surgery, and at each follow-up visit. Pertinent statistical methods were adopted for data analysis.Fifty-six patients were available for analysis and 44 of the patients were female. The mean duration of follow-up was 8.1 years. Less blood loss (P = .007) and longer operation time were noted for CAS TKAs when compared with conventional TKAs. Precise alignment and fewer outliers of the lower limb and prosthetic component positions were found for CAS TKAs (P < .001). There were no differences between the 2 groups before surgery and at the latest follow-up with regard to scores for HSS, IKS, WOMAC, and SF-36 as well as active range of motion.The clinical outcomes of CAS TKAs at the 8-year follow-up were similar to those of conventional TKAs despite the better radiographic alignment and fewer outliers achieved with navigation assistance.
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- Robert Wen-Wei Hsu
- Sports Medicine Center
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Chiayi Branch, Chiayi
- Chang Gung University, Taoyuan
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- Sports Medicine Center
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Chiayi Branch, Chiayi
- Chang Gung University, Taoyuan
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- Po Cheng Orthopedic Institute, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Kim K, Kim J, Lee D, Lim S, Eom J. The Accuracy of Alignment Determined by Patient-Specific Instrumentation System in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Knee Surg Relat Res 2019; 31:19-24. [PMID: 30871288 PMCID: PMC6425897 DOI: 10.5792/ksrr.18.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2018] [Revised: 09/07/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Purpose The aim of this study is to assess the accuracy of alignment determined by patient-specific instrumentation system in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Materials and Methods Twenty-seven TKAs using patient-specific instrument were reviewed. The intraoperative pin location determined by the patient-specific guide was recorded using imageless navigation software. Data recorded included tibial coronal alignment and posterior slope, femoral coronal alignment and sagittal alignment, and transepicondylar axis. A discrepancy within ±3° in each plane was considered an acceptable result. Results On the tibia, an acceptable alignment was obtained in 24 (88.1%) in the coronal plane and 21 (77.8%) in the sagittal plane. On the femur, a satisfactory alignment was obtained in 25 (92.6%) in the coronal plane and 24 (88.1%) in the sagittal plane. Based on the transepicondylar axis, a satisfactory alignment was obtained in 23 (85.1%). Conclusions Satisfactory alignment was obtained in more than 85% of each plane of the femur and in the coronal plane of the tibia and relative to the transepicondylar axis. Sufficeint experience and precise preoperative planning are required to improve the accuracy of sagittal alignment of the tibia.
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- Medical Engineering, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Medical Engineering, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Medical Engineering, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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Alaee F, Angerame M, Bradbury T, Blackwell R, Booth RE, Brekke AC, Courtney PM, Frenkel T, Grieco Silva FR, Heller S, Hube R, Ismaily S, Jennings J, Lee M, Noble PC, Ponzio D, Saxena A, Simpson H, Smith BM, Smith EB, Stephens S, Vasarhelyi E, Wang Q, Yeo SJ. General Assembly, Prevention, Operating Room - Surgical Technique: Proceedings of International Consensus on Orthopedic Infections. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:S139-S146. [PMID: 30348556 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.09.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Arbab D, Reimann P, Brucker M, Bouillon B, Lüring C. Alignment in total knee arthroplasty - A comparison of patient-specific implants with the conventional technique. Knee 2018; 25:882-887. [PMID: 29936030 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2018.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2017] [Revised: 05/10/2018] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Incorrect positioning and malalignment of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) components can result in implant loosening. Restoration of neutral alignment of the leg is an important factor affecting the long-term results of TKA. The aim of our retrospective study was to compare mechanical axis in patients with conventional and patient-specific TKAs. METHODS 232 patients who underwent TKA between January 2013 and December 2014 were included to compare postoperative mechanical axis. 125 patients received a patient-specific TKA (iTotal CR®, Conformis) and 107 a conventional TKA (Triathlon®, Stryker). Standardized pre- and postoperative long-leg standing radiographs were retrospectively evaluated to compare the two patient cohorts. RESULTS 113 (90%) radiographs of patient-specific TKA and 88 (82%) of conventional TKA were available for comparison. The preoperative deviation from neutral limb axis was 9.0° (0.1–27.3°) in the patient-specific TKA cohort and 8.2° (0.2–18.2°) in the conventional TKA group. Postoperatively the patient-specific TKA group showed 3.2° (0.1–8.4°) and the conventional TKA cohort 2.3° (0.1–12.5°) deviation. However, the rate of ± 3° outliers from neutral limb axis was 16% in the patient-specific TKA cohort and 26% in the conventional TKA group. CONCLUSIONS Patient-specific TKA demonstrated fewer outliers from neutral leg alignment compared to conventional technique. Potential benefits in the long-term outcome and functional improvement require further investigation.
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- Dariusch Arbab
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Klinikum Dortmund, Member Faculty of Health Witten/Herdecke University, Beurhausstraße 40, 44137 Dortmund, Germany.
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- Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44801 Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Klinikum Dortmund, Beurhausstraße 40, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Center (CMMC), University of Witten/Herdecke, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, 51109 Cologne, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Klinikum Dortmund, Beurhausstraße 40, 44137 Dortmund, Germany.
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d'Amato M, Ensini A, Leardini A, Barbadoro P, Illuminati A, Belvedere C. Conventional versus computer-assisted surgery in total knee arthroplasty: comparison at ten years follow-up. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2018; 43:1355-1363. [PMID: 30196443 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-018-4114-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 08/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Computer-assisted systems (CAS) for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were expected to result in more accurate prosthesis implantation, better patient outcomes, and longer implant survival when compared to conventional instrumentation (CI). The aim of this study was to compare two groups of patients operated using CAS or CI at ten years follow-up. METHODS One hundred twenty TKA patients, 60 using CAS and 60 using CI, were contacted after a decade for follow-up. Eligible patients received radiological examination to assess the lower-limb mechanical axis. They were also clinically assessed using the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and the Knee Society Score for Knee (KSS-K) and Function (KSS-F) Scoring. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was performed to assess revisions, not for post-traumatic reasons. RESULTS In CAS and CI groups, the lower-limb mechanical axis was 1.7° ± 2.4° and 1.5° ± 2.8°, respectively; corresponding KOOS values were 82.3 ± 14.3 and 78.6 ± 14.4; KSS-K values were 85.9 ± 11.1 and 85.0 ± 9.7; KSS-F values were 82.2 ± 19.3 and 83.8 ± 18. For these assessments, the differences between the two groups were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Two CAS (3.8%) and three CI patients (5.7%) were revised. The Kaplan-Meier analysis showed no significant differences between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS No significant differences were found at long-term follow-up in terms of radiographical-clinical outcomes and of implant survival between TKA operated using CAS or CI.
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- Michele d'Amato
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via di Barbiano 1/10, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via di Barbiano 1/10, 40136, Bologna, Italy
- Movement Analysis Laboratory, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via di Barbiano 1/10, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- Movement Analysis Laboratory, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via di Barbiano 1/10, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via di Barbiano 1/10, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via di Barbiano 1/10, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- Movement Analysis Laboratory, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via di Barbiano 1/10, 40136, Bologna, Italy.
- Movement Analysis Laboratory and Functional-Clinical Evaluation of Prostheses, Centro di Ricerca Codivilla-Putti, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via di Barbiano 1/10, 40136, Bologna, Italy.
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Saragaglia D, Sigwalt L, Refaie R, Rubens-Duval B, Lateur G, Pailhé R. Influence of the post-operative axis on the clinical results of total knee replacement for severe varus deformities: does a slight residual varus improve the results? INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2018; 43:1621-1626. [PMID: 30109405 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-018-4092-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2018] [Accepted: 08/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE Some recent articles have suggested that in the case of large varus deformity, it may be advantageous to leave some residual post-operative varus as a means of improving functional outcome. The objective of this study is to compare the results of total knee replacement (TKR) performed for significant varus deformity (HKA < 170°) where there is a residual post-operative varus (HKA < 180°) to the results of TKR for significant varus deformity with either neutral post-operative (HKA = 180°) or mild valgus post-operative alignment (HKA > 180°). METHODS This series was made up of 208 knees. The mean pre-operative HKA angle was 166 ± 3° (154-169°), of which 150 were followed up for a mean 8.5 years (58 lost to follow-up). Based on post-operative radiographs, two groups were formed: group 1 (88 knees) in which post-operative alignment was 177.8 ± 1° (175-179°) and group 2 (62 knees) in which post-operative alignment was 181 ± 1° (180-184°). RESULTS The mean international knee society (IKS) score for group 1 was 178.8 ± 22 points (113-200) and 181.7 ± 22 points (95-200) for group 2. Oxford knee score was 20.4 ± 9 points (12-45) in group 1 and 19.2 ± 9 (12-50) in group 2. The results were slightly better in group 2 (in slight valgus) but this difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.44 and 0.4). CONCLUSION The results of knee replacement performed for severe varus deformity are not adversely affected by post-operative valgus alignment. There is in fact a trend towards superior results for neutral or valgus alignment than slight residual varus, but this difference was not statistically significant.
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- Dominique Saragaglia
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sport Traumatology, Grenoble South Teaching Hospital, 38130, Echirolles, France.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sport Traumatology, Grenoble South Teaching Hospital, 38130, Echirolles, France
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Wansbeck Hospital, Ashington, Northumberland, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sport Traumatology, Grenoble South Teaching Hospital, 38130, Echirolles, France
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sport Traumatology, Grenoble South Teaching Hospital, 38130, Echirolles, France
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sport Traumatology, Grenoble South Teaching Hospital, 38130, Echirolles, France
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Navigated versus conventional total knee arthroplasty: A prospective study at three years follow-up. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recote.2018.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Twelve-Year Follow-Up of Navigated Computer-Assisted Versus Conventional Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Comparative Trial. J Arthroplasty 2018; 33:1404-1411. [PMID: 29426792 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2017] [Revised: 11/10/2017] [Accepted: 12/12/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Navigated computer-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA) was introduced to expedite long-term survival based on improved postoperative implantation accuracy. However, long-term outcome data after 10 years or more are rare, even available meta-analyses show controversial study results. METHODS In a prospective randomized trial, 100 conventional TKAs (group CONV) were compared with 100 computer-assisted TKAs (group NAV) after a mean follow-up of 12 years postoperatively. A long-leg weight-bearing X-ray was performed for measuring mechanical axis of the limb, lateral distal femoral angle, and medial proximal tibial angle. Tibial slope, patella alpha angle, and radiolucent lines were also observed. Clinical investigation included evaluation of 4 different scores: Insall Knee Score, Western Ontario and MacMaster University Index score, Hospital for Special Surgery Knee Score, and visual analog scale. RESULTS Based on a follow-up rate of at least 75%, no difference in TKA survival was found 12 years postoperatively: 91.5% in group CONV vs 98.2% in group NAV (P = .181). Since 5-year follow-up, no additional TKA revision had been performed in both groups. Group CONV showed a nonsignificant higher inaccuracy of neutral lower limb axis (1.8° ± 1.4°) compared to group NAV (1.6° ± 1.7°, P = .700). All X-ray assessments were not significant different within both study groups (P ≥ .068). Clinical examination showed no differences in evaluations (P ≥ .204). All collected outcome score results were similar (P ≥ .222). CONCLUSION Twelve years postoperatively, no differences were found in terms of long-term survival, implantation accuracy, clinical outcome or score results.
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Martín-Hernández C, Sanz-Sainz M, Revenga-Giertych C, Hernández-Vaquero D, Fernández-Carreira JM, Albareda-Albareda J, Castillo-Palacios A, Ranera-Garcia M. Navigated versus conventional total knee arthroplasty: A prospective study at three years follow-up. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2018; 62:282-289. [PMID: 29605558 DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2018.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2017] [Revised: 12/27/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Computer-assisted surgery application in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has shown more accurate implant alignment compared with conventional instrumentation and is associated with more homogeneous alignment results. Although longer implant survival and superior clinical outcomes should be expected from navigated TKA, currently available evidence does not support this hypothesis. The aim of this study was to compare navigated TKA with conventional TKA regarding clinical and radiological outcomes after a 3-year follow-up under the hypothesis that navigated TKA would provide better outcomes than conventional TKA. MATERIAL AND METHOD In a prospective multicentre study, 119 patients underwent navigated TKA and 80 patients received conventional instrumentation. Patients were evaluated at the baseline and at postoperative months 3, 12, 24, and 36. Analysis included the American Knee Society Score (KSS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Short Form-12 (SF12) Health Survey, and radiographic assessment. RESULTS All clinical scores improved significantly for all patients during the follow-up but were significantly better in the navigation group. The percentage of patients showing a mechanical axis between 3° of varus and 3° of valgus was significantly higher in the ATR group (93%) than in the conventional TKA group (71%) (P<.01). CONCLUSIONS The use of computer-assisted surgery in TKA provides more accurate mechanical alignment and superior short-term functional outcomes compared to conventional TKA.
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- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Zaragoza, España
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- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Zaragoza, España
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Kim YH, Park JW, Kim JS. 2017 Chitranjan S. Ranawat Award: Does Computer Navigation in Knee Arthroplasty Improve Functional Outcomes in Young Patients? A Randomized Study. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2018; 476:6-15. [PMID: 29389753 PMCID: PMC5919243 DOI: 10.1007/s11999.0000000000000000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Proponents of computer-assisted TKA suggest that better alignment of the TKAs will lead to improved long-term patient functional outcome and survivorship of the implants. However, there is little evidence about whether the improved position and alignment of the knee components obtained using computer navigation improve patient function and the longevity of the TKA. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES The purpose of this study was to determine whether (1) clinical results; (2) radiographic and CT scan results; and (3) the survival rate of TKA components would be better in patients having computer-assisted TKA than results of patients having TKA without computer-assisted TKA. In addition, we determined whether (4) complication rates would be less in the patients with computer-assisted TKA than those in patients with conventional TKA. METHODS We performed a randomized trial between October 2000 and October 2002 in patients undergoing same-day bilateral TKA; in this trial, one knee was operated on using navigation, and the other knee was operated on without navigation. All 296 patients who underwent same-day bilateral TKA during that period were enrolled. Of those, 282 patients (95%) were accounted for at a mean of 15 years (range, 14-16 years). A total of 79% (223 of 282) were women and the mean age of the patients at the time of index arthroplasty was 59 ± 7 years (range, 48-64 years). Knee Society knee score, WOMAC score, and UCLA activity score were obtained preoperatively and at latest followup. Radiographic measurements were performed including femorotibial angle, position of femoral and tibial components, level of joint line, and posterior condylar offset. Aseptic loosening was defined as a complete radiolucent line > 1 mm in width around any component or migration of any component. Assessors and patients were blind to treatment assignment. RESULTS The Knee Society knee (92 ± 8 versus 93 ± 7 points; 95% confidence interval [CI], 92-98; p = 0.461) and function scores (80 ± 11 versus 80 ± 11 points; 95% CI, 73-87; p = 1.000), WOMAC score (14 ± 7 versus 15 ± 8 points; 95% CI, 14-18; p = 0.991), range of knee motion (128° ± 9° versus 127° ± 10°; 95% CI, 100-140; p = 0.780), and UCLA patient activity score (6 versus 6 points; 95% CI, 4-8; p = 1.000) were not different between the two groups at 15 years followup. There were no differences in any radiographic parameters of alignment (on radiography or CT scan) between the two groups. The frequency of aseptic loosening was not different between the two groups (p = 0.918). Kaplan-Meier survivorship of the TKA components was 99% in both groups (95% CI, 93-100) at 15 years as the endpoint of revision or aseptic loosening (p = 0.982). Anterior femoral notching was observed in 11 knees (4%) in the computer-assisted TKA group and none in the conventional TKA group (p = 0.046). CONCLUSIONS In this randomized trial, with data presented at a minimum of 14 years of followup, we found no benefit to computer navigation in TKA in terms of pain, function, or survivorship. Unless another study at long-term followup identifies an advantage to survivorship, pain, and function, we do not recommend the widespread use of computer navigation in TKA because of its risks (in this series, we observed femoral notching; others have observed pin site fractures) and attendant costs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I, therapeutic study.
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MESH Headings
- Age Factors
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee/adverse effects
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee/instrumentation
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee/methods
- Awards and Prizes
- Biomechanical Phenomena
- Female
- Humans
- Knee Joint/diagnostic imaging
- Knee Joint/physiopathology
- Knee Joint/surgery
- Knee Prosthesis
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Osteoarthritis, Knee/diagnostic imaging
- Osteoarthritis, Knee/physiopathology
- Osteoarthritis, Knee/surgery
- Postoperative Complications/etiology
- Prosthesis Failure
- Range of Motion, Articular
- Recovery of Function
- Risk Factors
- Seoul
- Surgery, Computer-Assisted/adverse effects
- Surgery, Computer-Assisted/instrumentation
- Surgery, Computer-Assisted/methods
- Time Factors
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- Treatment Outcome
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- Young-Hoo Kim
- Y.-H. Kim The Joint Replacement Center, Ewha Womans University, SeoNam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea J.-W. Park, J.-S. Kim The Joint Replacement Center, MokDong Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Cho JY, Jeung SH, Hong SM, Suh JT, Choi YY, Rhee SJ. Eight to Ten Year Follow-Up Results of Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Electromagnetic Navigation System. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.4055/jkoa.2018.53.3.226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Jae Young Cho
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bumin Hospital Haeundae, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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Salzmann M, Fennema P, Becker R, Hommel H. Does Postoperative Mechanical Axis Alignment Have an Effect on Clinical Outcome of Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty? A Retrospective Cohort Study. Open Orthop J 2017; 11:1330-1336. [PMID: 29290871 PMCID: PMC5721318 DOI: 10.2174/1874325001711011330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2017] [Revised: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 11/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background: There is an ongoing debate whether patients with constitutional varus should be restored to neutral mechanical alignment following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Objective: The aim of this retrospective cohort study is to determine whether mild unintentional postoperative varus alignment (3°–6°) influences TKA outcome in patients with and without preoperative varus alignment due to medial osteoarthritis of the knee. Methods: We analyzed 172 consecutive TKA cases between April 2011 and May 2014. Patients were divided into four groups based on their preoperative and postoperative hip-knee-ankle angles (HKA): preoperative varus ≤ 3° with postoperative varus position ≤ 3° (Group 1, n = 47); preoperative varus >3° with postoperative varus ≤ 3° (Group 2, n = 104); preoperative varus ≤ 3° with postoperative varus malalignment > 3° (Group 3, n = 3); and preoperative varus > 3° with postoperative varus malalignment > 3° (Group 4, n = 18). Patients were followed up until 2 years postoperatively. Results: Knee Society Score and Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index scores for all study groups increased following TKA, with no postoperative differences at any time point. Group 4 performed significantly better on the Forgotten Joint Score than Group 2 (p = 0.019). Group 4 performed significantly better on the High Flexion Knee Score than Group 2 (p = 0.004) and Group 1 (p = 0.019). All other between-group differences were not statistically significant. Conclusion: Residual postoperative varus alignment of the lower limb does not appear to adversely affect clinical outcome following TKA for varus-type osteoarthritis.
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- Mikhail Salzmann
- Hochschulklinikum der MHB Theodor Fontane, Städtisches Klinikum Brandenburg GmbH, Center of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hochstraße 29, 14770 Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- AMR Advanced Medical Research GmbH, Hofenstrasse 89b, 8708 Männedorf, Switzerland
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- Hochschulklinikum der MHB Theodor Fontane, Städtisches Klinikum Brandenburg GmbH, Center of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hochstraße 29, 14770 Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- KH-MOL GmBH Sonnenburger Weg 3, 16269 Wriezen, Germany.,Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg (MHB), Theodor Fontane, Fehrbelliner Straße 38, 16816 Neuruppin, Germany
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Meneghini RM, Grant TW, Ishmael MK, Ziemba-Davis M. Leaving Residual Varus Alignment After Total Knee Arthroplasty Does Not Improve Patient Outcomes. J Arthroplasty 2017; 32:S171-S176. [PMID: 28364964 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.02.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2016] [Revised: 02/13/2017] [Accepted: 02/21/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent popularity of kinematic alignment and constitutional varus has caused some surgeons to leave varus limbs in residual varus after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study assessed whether if patients left in residual varus have improved outcomes compared with those fully corrected to neutral alignment. METHODS A retrospective review of 361 consecutive primary TKAs was performed. Anatomic tibiofemoral alignment was measured and knees were categorized as neutral, varus, or valgus. Modern Knee Society scores and University of California Los Angeles Activity Level scores were collected at minimum 1-year follow-up. RESULTS After exclusions for confounds and loss to follow-up, 262 knees were available for analysis, 67% (176) of which were preoperatively varus. Sixty-six percent of varus knees were corrected to neutral, 25.6% were left in residual varus, and 8.5% were corrected to valgus. Median Knee Society objective scores at latest follow-up were greater in knees corrected to neutral (97), followed by knees corrected to varus (95), and valgus (93; P = .025), but post hoc comparisons between pairs of medians were not significant. There was no difference between groups in any other outcome measure (P ≥ .245) or the amount of improvement from baseline (P ≥ .423). Sixty percent of native varus patients corrected to neutral, 64% of those corrected to varus, and 40% of those corrected to valgus reported that their knee felt normal (P = .193). CONCLUSION Findings fail to support the notion that leaving varus knees in residual varus will improve outcomes and pain. Caution is advised when leaving limbs in residual varus after TKA.
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- R Michael Meneghini
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana; Indiana University Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, IU Health Saxony Hospital, Fishers, Indiana
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Indiana University Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, IU Health Saxony Hospital, Fishers, Indiana
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- Indiana University Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, IU Health Saxony Hospital, Fishers, Indiana
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Kim YH, Park JW, Kim JS. The Clinical Outcome of Computer-Navigated Compared with Conventional Knee Arthroplasty in the Same Patients: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Long-Term Study. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2017. [PMID: 28632587 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.16.00791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The available comparative studies of computer navigation-assisted and conventional knee arthroplasties have short-term follow-up periods. Therefore, the clinical benefits after long-term follow-up are not clear. The purposes of the current long-term study were to compare clinical outcomes, alignment of the knee components, prevalence of aseptic loosening of the components, implant survival, and complications of total knee arthroplasties performed with and without computer navigation. METHODS We prospectively compared the results of 162 consecutive patients (324 knees) with osteoarthritis. These patients had computer-navigated knee arthroplasty in 1 knee and knee arthroplasty without computer navigation in the other. Nine men and 153 women were enrolled in the study. At the time of the index arthroplasty, the mean age of these patients was 68.1 years (range, 49 to 81 years). The mean duration of follow-up was 12.3 years (range, 12 to 13 years). Clinical and radiographic follow-up examinations of the patients were performed at 3 months, 1 year after the operation, and every 2 or 3 years thereafter. RESULTS The Knee Society knee score, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score, and range of knee motion were not significantly different between the groups preoperatively or at 12.3 years of follow-up. Patient satisfaction at the final follow-up was not significantly different between the groups. There were no significant differences between the groups with respect to the position and loosening of the components at 12.3 years of follow-up. The Kaplan-Meier survivorship, with revision or loosening as the end point, was 100% (95% confidence interval [CI], 94% to 100%) at 12.3 years in both groups. The prevalence of anterior femoral notching was higher in the computer-navigated knee arthroplasty group (5%) than in the conventional knee arthroplasty group (0.6%). CONCLUSIONS Clinical function, position, and survivorship of the components were similar between the groups. The only effect of navigation was a negative one, anterior femoral notching. However, comparison of bilateral total knee arthroplasties may dampen the differentiation regarding pain outcomes. Further, the findings of this study are specific to a single navigation and total knee system. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Young-Hoo Kim
- 1Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, SeoNam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea 2Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, MokDong Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Henderson F, Alho R, Riches P, Picard F. Assessment of knee alignment with varus and valgus force through the range of flexion with non-invasive navigation. J Med Eng Technol 2017; 41:444-459. [PMID: 28585460 DOI: 10.1080/03091902.2017.1333164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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In image-free total knee arthroplasty (TKA) navigation, infra-red markers are attached to bony landmarks to provide kinematic data intra-operatively, with the aim of improving the precision of implant placement. In non-invasive navigation, infra-red markers are attached to the skin surface, with recent evidence suggesting that this can give repeatable measurements of lower limb mechanical alignment. The aim of our study was to evaluate the use of a non-invasive navigation system in the assessment of mechanical alignment with applied coronal force through the range of flexion. A previously validated non-invasive system (Physiopilot™) was tested on 23 volunteers with healthy knees. Two users performed two registrations of the software workflow on each participant's right and left knees. A force was manually applied to the end-point of varus and valgus knee laxity and the measured change in mechanical alignment was recorded. Force was applied with the knee positioned in increments of flexion from 0 to 90°. In keeping with previous studies, satisfactory values of coefficient of repeatability (CR) of 1.55 and 1.33 were found for intra-observer repeatability in measurement of supine mechanical femoro-tibial angle (MFTA) in extension, with a good inter-observer correlation of intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) .72. However, when flexion was introduced, intra-observer and inter-observer reliability fell out with acceptable limits. Therefore, the trial did not support use of the Physiopilot™ system as a measure of MFTA when flexion is introduced. It was felt that learning-curve, soft tissue artefacts and lack of force standardisation equipment may have accounted for significant levels of error, with further studies required to address these issues.
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- F Henderson
- a NHS Lanarkshire, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics , Wishaw General Hospital , Wishaw , UK
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- a NHS Lanarkshire, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics , Wishaw General Hospital , Wishaw , UK
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- b Department of Biomedical Engineering , University of Strathclyde , Glasgow , UK
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- c Department of Orthopaedic Surgery , Golden Jubilee National Hospital , Clydebank , UK
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Conventional versus computer-navigated TKA: a prospective randomized study. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2017; 25:1778-1783. [PMID: 27306985 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-016-4196-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2015] [Accepted: 06/07/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to assess the midterm results of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) implanted with a specific computer navigation system in a group of patients (NAV) and to assess the same prosthesis implanted with the conventional technique in another group (CON); we hypothesized that computer navigation surgery would improve implant alignment, functional scores and survival of the implant compared to the conventional technique. METHODS From 2008 to 2009, 225 patients were enrolled in the study and randomly assigned in CON and NAV groups; 240 consecutive mobile-bearing ultra-congruent score (Amplitude, Valence, France) TKAs were performed by a single surgeon, 117 using the conventional method and 123 using the computer-navigated approach. Clinical outcome assessment was based on the Knee Society Score (KSS), the Hospital for Special Surgery Knee Score and the Western Ontario Mac Master University Index score. Component survival was calculated by Kaplan-Meier analysis. RESULTS Median follow-up was 6.4 years (range 6-7 years). Two patients were lost to follow-up. No differences were seen between the two groups in age, sex, BMI and side of implantation. Three patients of CON group referred feelings of instability during walking, but clinical tests were all negative. NAV group showed statistical significant better KSS Score and wider ROM and fewer outliers from neutral mechanical axis, lateral distal femoral angle, medial proximal tibial angle and tibial slope in post-operative radiographic assessment. There was one case of early post-operative superficial infection (caused by Staph. Aureus) successfully treated with antibiotics. No mechanical loosening, mobile-bearing dislocation or patellofemoral complication was seen. At 7 years of follow-up, component survival in relation to the risk of aseptic loosening or other complications was 100 %. There were no implant revisions. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates superior accuracy in implant positioning and statistical significant better functional outcomes of computer-navigated TKA. Computer navigation for TKAs should be used routinely in primary implants. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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The Chitranjan S. Ranawat Award : No Difference in 2-year Functional Outcomes Using Kinematic versus Mechanical Alignment in TKA: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2017; 475:9-20. [PMID: 27113595 PMCID: PMC5174030 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-016-4844-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 149] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Neutral mechanical alignment (MA) in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) aims to position femoral and tibial components perpendicular to the mechanical axis of the limb. In contrast, kinematic alignment (KA) attempts to match implant position to the prearthritic anatomy of the individual patient with the aim of improving functional outcome. However, comparative data between the two techniques are lacking. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES In this randomized trial, we asked: (1) Are 2-year patient-reported outcome scores enhanced in patients with KA compared with an MA technique? (2) How does postoperative component alignment differ between the techniques? (3) Is the proportion of patients undergoing reoperation at 2 years different between the techniques? METHODS Ninety-nine primary TKAs in 95 patients were randomized to either MA (n = 50) or KA (n = 49) groups. A pilot study of 20 TKAs was performed before this trial using the same patient-specific guides positioning in kinematic alignment. In the KA group, patient-specific cutting blocks were manufactured using individual preoperative MRI data. In the MA group, computer navigation was used to ensure neutral mechanical alignment accuracy. Postoperative alignment was assessed with CT scan, and functional scores (including the Oxford Knee Score, WOMAC, and the Forgotten Joint Score) were assessed preoperatively and at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 1 and 2 years postoperatively. No patients were lost to followup. We set sample size at a minimum of 45 patients per treatment arm based on a 5-point improvement in the mean Oxford Knee Score (OKS; the previously reported minimum clinically significant difference for the OKS in TKA), a pooled SD of 8.3, 80% power, and a two-sided significance level of 5%. RESULTS We observed no difference in 2-year change scores (postoperative minus preoperative score) in KA versus MA patients for the OKS (mean 21, SD 8 versus 20, SD 8, least square means 1.0, 95% confidence interval [CI], -1.4 to 3.4, p = 0.4), WOMAC score (mean 38, SD 18 versus 35, SD 8, least square means 3, 95% CI, -3.2 to 8.9, p = 0.3), or Forgotten Joint score (28 SD 37 versus 28, SD 28, least square means 0.8, 95% CI, -9.1-10.7, p = 0.8). Postoperative hip-knee-ankle axis was not different between groups (mean KA 0.4° varus SD 3.5 versus MA 0.7° varus SD 2.0), but in the KA group, the tibial component was a mean 1.9° more varus than the MA group (95% CI, 0.8°-3.0°, p = 0.003) and the femoral component in 1.6° more valgus (95% CI, -2.5° to -0.7°, p = 0.003). Complication rates were not different between groups. CONCLUSIONS We found no difference in 2-year patient-reported outcome scores in TKAs implanted using the KA versus an MA technique. The theoretical advantages of improved pain and function that form the basis of the design rationale of KA were not observed in this study. Currently, it is unknown whether the alterations in component alignment seen with KA will compromise long-term survivorship of TKA. In this study, we were unable to demonstrate an advantage to KA in terms of pain or function that would justify this risk. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I, therapeutic study.
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Bae DK, Song SJ, Park CH, Ko YW, Lee H. A Comparison of the Medium-Term Results of Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Computer-Assisted and Conventional Techniques to Treat Patients With Extraarticular Femoral Deformities. J Arthroplasty 2017; 32:71-78. [PMID: 27460297 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2016.06.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2016] [Revised: 06/10/2016] [Accepted: 06/20/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We compared the medium-term results of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) performed using computer-assisted surgery (CAS) and conventional techniques in patients with extraarticular femoral deformities. METHODS The clinical and radiographic data of 40 knees (34 patients) with extraarticular femoral deformities that underwent consecutive CAS-TKA were compared with those of a control group that underwent conventional TKA (80 knees, 63 patients). No demographic data (in particular, the causes of the extraarticular deformities) differed between the two groups. The follow-up periods of the CAS and conventional TKA groups were 6.0 and 6.3 years, respectively. RESULTS In the CAS group, the average knee score increased from 48.2 to 89.6 at the final follow-up (P < .001); the average function score increased from 51.4 to 91.4. The range of motion averaged 105.5° preoperatively and 123.3° postoperatively. No significant differences were found in the knee score, function score, or range of motion after TKA between the 2 groups. The average preoperative mechanical axes were 18.1° varus in both groups. The average postoperative mechanical axis was 1.4° varus in the CAS group and 3.3° varus in the conventional TKA group (P = .001). The proportion of postoperatively aligned knees was 77.5% in the CAS group and 32.5% in the conventional group (P < .001). CONCLUSION Although the medium-term clinical results of TKA in extraarticular femoral deformities were satisfactory in both the CAS and conventional TKA groups, the former group exhibited more accurate postoperative coronal alignment. It was useful to employ navigation in patients with extraarticular deformities of various etiologies.
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- Dae Kyung Bae
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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Predescu V, Prescura C, Olaru R, Savin L, Botez P, Deleanu B. Patient specific instrumentation versus conventional knee arthroplasty: comparative study. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2016; 41:1361-1367. [PMID: 27995304 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-016-3356-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2016] [Accepted: 11/16/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The key to a successful knee replacement is restoring normal kinematics with a neutral alignment, thus a hip-knee-ankle (HKA) angle of 180° (within 3° limits). Conventional TKR is proven to have excellent results but relies in extensive visual referencing of bony landmarks. Customised cutting blocks provide accurate bone cuts, also lowering the risk of fat embolism, blood loss and operating time. METHOD We share our experience comparing two different TKA techniques using patient specific instrumentation (PSI) with the Visionaire knee and conventional instrumentation (CVI) from the same system (Genesis II Smith&Nephew). A total number of 80 knees were divided into two equal groups, 40 PSI and 40 CVI respectively, operated between April 2013 and August 2014. One female patient had bilateral TKR during this period, at six months interval, both with the PSI. RESULTS All operated knees had varus deformity, with a mean HKA of 168° (PSI) vs 163° (CVI). We used tranexamic acid (double-dose scheme) and suction drains for 48 hours, with a mean blood drainage in the PSI group of 185 ml and Hb levels of 11.2 g/dl at three days post, compared to 260 ml and 10.7 g/dl in the CVI. Mean blood loss was 3.5 g/dl in PSI, and 4.2 g/dl in the CVI. On the long leg standing radiograph at six weeks, all knees were aligned in frontal plane, with simillar HKA values (178.9° PSI vs 178.6° CVI). Bone cuts measured intraoperatively proved to be accurate within a 1 mm limit. CONCLUSIONS We cannot recommend PSI-TKR for a better outcome. It is an alternative to conventional and computer-assisted TKR, but further studies are needed to evaluate weather surgical or economic benefits may be achieved by choosing customised instruments.
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- Vlad Predescu
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila", Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, St Pantelimon Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, St Pantelimon Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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- Orthopaedics and Trauma Clinic, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital Iasi, UMF Gr T Popa Iasi, Iasi, Romania
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- Orthopaedics and Trauma Clinic, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital Iasi, UMF Gr T Popa Iasi, Iasi, Romania.
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- Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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van der List JP, Chawla H, Joskowicz L, Pearle AD. Current state of computer navigation and robotics in unicompartmental and total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2016; 24:3482-3495. [PMID: 27600634 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-016-4305-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2016] [Accepted: 08/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Recently, there is a growing interest in surgical variables that are intraoperatively controlled by orthopaedic surgeons, including lower leg alignment, component positioning and soft tissues balancing. Since more tight control over these factors is associated with improved outcomes of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty (TKA), several computer navigation and robotic-assisted systems have been developed. Although mechanical axis accuracy and component positioning have been shown to improve with computer navigation, no superiority in functional outcomes has yet been shown. This could be explained by the fact that many differences exist between the number and type of surgical variables these systems control. Most systems control lower leg alignment and component positioning, while some in addition control soft tissue balancing. Finally, robotic-assisted systems have the additional advantage of improving surgical precision. A systematic search in PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library resulted in 40 comparative studies and three registries on computer navigation reporting outcomes of 474,197 patients, and 21 basic science and clinical studies on robotic-assisted knee arthroplasty. Twenty-eight of these comparative computer navigation studies reported Knee Society Total scores in 3504 patients. Stratifying by type of surgical variables, no significant differences were noted in outcomes between surgery with computer-navigated TKA controlling for alignment and component positioning versus conventional TKA (p = 0.63). However, significantly better outcomes were noted following computer-navigated TKA that also controlled for soft tissue balancing versus conventional TKA (mean difference 4.84, 95 % Confidence Interval 1.61, 8.07, p = 0.003). A literature review of robotic systems showed that these systems can, similarly to computer navigation, reliably improve lower leg alignment, component positioning and soft tissues balancing. Furthermore, two studies comparing robotic-assisted with computer-navigated surgery reported superiority of robotic-assisted surgery in controlling these factors. Manually controlling all these surgical variables can be difficult for the orthopaedic surgeon. Findings in this study suggest that computer navigation or robotic assistance may help managing these multiple variables and could improve outcomes. Future studies assessing the role of soft tissue balancing in knee arthroplasty and long-term follow-up studies assessing the role of computer-navigated and robotic-assisted knee arthroplasty are needed.
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- Jelle P van der List
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Computer Assisted Surgery Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, 535 E. 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Computer Assisted Surgery Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, 535 E. 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- Computer Assisted Surgery and Medical Image Processing Laboratory, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Computer Assisted Surgery Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, 535 E. 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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Stereotactic navigation allows for real-time, image-guided surgery, thus providing an augmented working environment for the operator. This technique can be applied to complex minimally invasive surgery for fixed anatomic targets. Transanal minimally invasive surgery represents a new approach to rectal cancer surgery that is technically demanding and introduces the potential for procedure-specific morbidity. Feasibility of stereotactic navigation for TAMIS-TME has been demonstrated, and this could theoretically translate into improved resection quality by improving the surgeon's spatial awareness. The future of minimally invasive surgery as it relates to augmented reality and image-guided surgery is discussed.
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Stucinskas J, Robertsson O, Lebedev A, Wingstrand H, Smailys A, Tarasevicius S. Measuring long radiographs affects the positioning of femoral components in total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2016; 136:693-700. [PMID: 26971267 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-016-2434-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2015] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to investigate if preoperative measurements of the femoral valgus angle (FVA) affected the mechanical alignment, individual component positions and clinical outcome in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS 120 patients were randomized into two groups. In one group (control), a fixed FVA for the intramedullary femoral guide was set at 7°, whereas in the other group (measured) FVA was measured preoperatively on long hip-knee-ankle radiographs, and the angle for the distal femoral cut was set accordingly. Preoperatively and 1 year after TKA, range of motion (ROM) and Knee Society Score (KSS) were assessed. Postoperatively, the coronal alignments of the components and the mechanical alignment were measured comparing the rate of outliers which deviated more than 3° from the neutral mechanical axis. RESULTS 104 patients remained for the radiological analysis (52 in each group). There were no significant differences either in the mean preoperative or postoperative mechanical alignment, or femoral or tibial component alignment; also, there were no differences in the number of postoperative mechanical axis or tibial component alignment outliers. However, the number of femoral component alignment outliers was significantly higher in the control group. 97 patients were available for clinical outcome analysis. Preoperatively, the groups did not differ significantly with respect to KSS or ROM. The postoperative ROM and KSS functional subscale scores were similar between the groups. However, there was slightly but significantly better postoperative KSS objective subscale score in the measured group. CONCLUSIONS Preoperative FVA measurement and following femoral distal cut adjustments did not affect overall leg alignment postoperatively, while positioning of femoral component was improved together with minor improvements in objective KSS subscale scores.
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- Justinas Stucinskas
- Department of Orthopaedics, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu 2, 50009, Kaunas, Lithuania.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.,Department of Orthopaedics, Lund University and Lund University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu 2, 50009, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.,Department of Orthopaedics, Lund University and Lund University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu 2, 50009, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu 2, 50009, Kaunas, Lithuania
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Anderl W, Pauzenberger L, Kölblinger R, Kiesselbach G, Brandl G, Laky B, Kriegleder B, Heuberer P, Schwameis E. Patient-specific instrumentation improved mechanical alignment, while early clinical outcome was comparable to conventional instrumentation in TKA. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2016; 24:102-11. [PMID: 25326759 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-014-3345-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2014] [Accepted: 09/18/2014] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this prospective study was to compare early clinical outcome, radiological limb alignment, and three-dimensional (3D)-component positioning between conventional and computed tomography (CT)-based patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) in primary mobile-bearing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS Two hundred ninety consecutive patients (300 knees) with severe, debilitating osteoarthritis scheduled for TKA were included in this study using either conventional instrumentation (CVI, n = 150) or PSI (n = 150). Patients were clinically assessed before and 2 years after surgery according to the Knee-Society-Score (KSS) and the visual-analog-scale for pain (VAS). Additionally, the Western Ontario McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and the Oxford-Knee-Score (OKS) were collected at follow-up. To evaluate accuracy of CVI and PSI, hip-knee-ankle angle (HKA) and 3D-component positioning were assessed on postoperative radiographs and CT. RESULTS Data of 222 knees (CVI: n = 108, PSI: n = 114) were available for analysis after a mean follow-up of 28.6 ± 5.2 months. At the early follow-up, clinical outcome (KSS, VAS, WOMAC, OKS) was comparable between the two groups. Mean HKA-deviation from the targeted neutral mechanical axis (CVI: 2.2° ± 1.7°; PSI: 1.5° ± 1.4°; p < 0.001), rates of outliers (CVI: 22.2%; PSI: 9.6%; p = 0.016), and 3D-component positioning outliers were significantly lower in the PSI group. Non-outliers (HKA: 180° ± 3°) showed better clinical results than outliers at the 2-year follow-up. CONCLUSIONS CT-based PSI compared with CVI improves accuracy of mechanical alignment restoration and 3D-component positioning in primary TKA. While clinical outcome was comparable between the two instrumentation groups at early follow-up, significantly inferior outcome was detected in the subgroup of HKA-outliers. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prospective comparative study, Level II.
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- Werner Anderl
- Department of Orthopedics, St. Vincent Hospital, Stumpergasse 13, 1060, Vienna, Austria.
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- Department of Orthopedics, St. Vincent Hospital, Stumpergasse 13, 1060, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics, St. Vincent Hospital, Stumpergasse 13, 1060, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics, St. Vincent Hospital, Stumpergasse 13, 1060, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics, St. Vincent Hospital, Stumpergasse 13, 1060, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics, St. Vincent Hospital, Stumpergasse 13, 1060, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics, St. Vincent Hospital, Stumpergasse 13, 1060, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics, St. Vincent Hospital, Stumpergasse 13, 1060, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics, St. Vincent Hospital, Stumpergasse 13, 1060, Vienna, Austria
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Ochs BG, Schreiner AJ, de Zwart PM, Stöckle U, Gonser CE. Computer-assisted navigation is beneficial both in primary and revision surgery with modular rotating-hinge knee arthroplasty. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2016; 24:64-73. [PMID: 25239506 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-014-3316-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2013] [Accepted: 09/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE The objective of the present study was to explore the effect of navigation on the reconstruction of the mechanical leg axis, implant positioning and the restoration of the joint line in hinged knee arthroplasty in vivo. We present the first 1- to 3-year clinical and radiological results following computer-navigated implantation of the EnduRo modular rotating-hinge knee arthroplasty system (Aesculap AG, Tuttlingen, Germany) as a primary or revision implant. METHODS Thirty-one patients were analysed retrospectively. Indication was revision surgery in 18 patients and complex primary surgery in 13. The clinical and radiological results of 31 patients with a minimum follow-up of 12 months (mean 22.2 ± 6.2 months) were recorded. Age at follow-up was 55.2 ± 9.9 years. RESULTS The absolute varus-valgus deviation from the neutral mechanical leg axis was determined at 5.1° ± 5.1° preoperatively and 2.1° ± 1.4° postoperatively. No intraoperative complications or problems with the navigation system were observed. At latest follow-up, no component loosening was detected. Based on the Knee Society Score, a knee score of 64.9 ± 17.7 points and a function score of 67.2 ± 27.3 points were achieved. CONCLUSIONS Encouraging short-term clinical and radiological results with the computer-navigated implantation of the modular rotating-hinge EnduRo knee arthroplasty system were found in both primary and revision surgery. The navigation facilitated the reconstruction of the leg axis, implant positioning and the restoration of the joint line. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Björn G Ochs
- BG Trauma Centre, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- BG Trauma Centre, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- BG Trauma Centre, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- BG Trauma Centre, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- BG Trauma Centre, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076, Tübingen, Germany.
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Stucinskas J, Robertsson O, Sirka A, Lebedev A, Wingstrand H, Tarasevicius S. Moderate varus/valgus malalignment after total knee arthroplasty has little effect on knee function or muscle strength. Acta Orthop 2015; 86:728-33. [PMID: 26058850 PMCID: PMC4750774 DOI: 10.3109/17453674.2015.1059689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Postoperative muscle strength and component alignment are important factors affecting functional results after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We are not aware of any studies that have investigated the relationship between them. We therefore investigated whether coronal malalignment of the mechanical axis and/or of individual implant components would affect knee muscle strength and function 1 year after TKA surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS We included 120 consecutive osteoarthritis (OA) patients admitted for TKA. Preoperative active range of motion (ROM) of the knee, patient age, sex, and BMI were recorded and the Knee Society score (KSS) and knee joint extensor/flexor muscle strength were assessed. At 1-year follow-up, the mechanical and coronal component alignment was measured from a postoperative long standing radiograph, and ROM, KSS, and muscle strength measurements were taken in 91 patients. Functional outcome and muscle strength measurements were compared between normally aligned and malaligned TKA groups. RESULTS 29 of 91 TKAs were malaligned, i.e. they deviated more than 3° from the neutral mechanical axis. 18 femoral components and 15 tibial components were malaligned. Before surgery, the malaligned and normally aligned groups were similar regarding sex distribution, BMI, ROM, KSS, and muscle strength. At the 1-year follow-up, the differences between the groups regarding knee joint function and muscle strength were small, not statistically significant, and barely clinically relevant. INTERPRETATION Moderate varus/valgus malalignment of the mechanical axis or of individual components has no relevant clinical effect on function or muscle strength 1 year after TKA surgery.
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- Justinas Stucinskas
- Department of Orthopaedics, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania,Correspondence:
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Department of Orthopaedics, Lund University and Lund University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Department of Orthopaedics, Lund University and Lund University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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de Steiger RN, Liu YL, Graves SE. Computer navigation for total knee arthroplasty reduces revision rate for patients less than sixty-five years of age. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2015; 97:635-42. [PMID: 25878307 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.m.01496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 182] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Computer navigation for total knee arthroplasty has improved alignment compared with that resulting from non-navigated total knee arthroplasty. This study analyzed data from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry to examine the effect of computer navigation on the rate of revision of primary total knee arthroplasty. METHODS The cumulative percent revision following all non-navigated and navigated primary total knee arthroplasties performed in Australia from January 1, 2003, to December 31, 2012, was assessed. In addition, the type of and reason for revision as well as the effect of age, surgeon volume, and use of cement for the prosthesis were examined. Kaplan-Meier estimates of survivorship were used to describe the time to first revision. Hazard ratios (HRs) from Cox proportional hazards models, with adjustment for age and sex, were used to compare revision rates. RESULTS Computer navigation was used in 44,573 (14.1% of all) primary total knee arthroplasties, and the rate of its use increased from 2.4% in 2003 to 22.8% in 2012. Overall, the cumulative percent revision following non-navigated total knee arthroplasty at nine years was 5.2% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 5.1 to 5.4) compared with 4.6% (95% CI = 4.2 to 5.1) for computer-navigated total knee arthroplasty (HR = 1.05 [95% CI = 0.98 to 1.12], p = 0.15). There was a significant difference in the rate of revision following non-navigated total knee arthroplasty compared with that following navigated total knee arthroplasty for younger patients (HR = 1.13 [95% CI = 1.03 to 1.25], p = 0.011). Patients less than sixty-five years of age who had undergone non-navigated total knee arthroplasty had a cumulative percent revision of 7.8% (95% CI = 7.5 to 8.2) at nine years compared with 6.3% (95% CI = 5.5 to 7.3) for those who had undergone navigated total knee arthroplasty. Computer navigation led to a significant reduction in the rate of revision due to loosening/lysis (HR = 1.38 [95% CI = 1.13 to 1.67], p = 0.001), which is the most common reason for revision of total knee arthroplasty. CONCLUSIONS Computer navigation reduced the overall rate of revision and the rate revision for loosening/lysis following total knee arthroplasty in patients less than sixty-five years of age.
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- Richard N de Steiger
- Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry, School of Population Health and Clinical Practice, University of Adelaide, MDP DX650 511, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia. E-mail address for R.N. de Steiger:
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- Data Management and Analysis Centre, University of Adelaide, MDP DX650 511, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry, School of Population Health and Clinical Practice, University of Adelaide, MDP DX650 511, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia. E-mail address for R.N. de Steiger:
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Lee WT, Chin PL, Lo NN, Yeo SJ. Short-term outcome after computer-assisted versus conventional total knee arthroplasty: a randomised controlled trial. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2015; 23:71-5. [PMID: 25920649 DOI: 10.1177/230949901502300117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To compare the short-term functional outcome after computer-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA) versus conventional TKA. METHODS 23 men and 67 women aged 48 to 80 years were randomised to undergo (1) conventional TKA using an intramedullary guide, (2) conventional TKA using an extramedullary guide, or (3) computer-assisted TKA. Two senior surgeons performed all the TKAs using the same TKA system and the standard anteromedial arthrotomy with eversion of the patella. Patients were assessed by physiotherapists before and 6 months and 2 years after TKA using the Short Form-36 Health Survey, Oxford Knee Score, and Knee Society Score. RESULTS Of the 90 patients, 67 and 70 were assessed at 6 months and 2 years after TKA, respectively. No patient developed deep infection or required revision surgery. Functional outcomes of the 3 groups did not differ significantly at the corresponding follow-ups. CONCLUSION Significant improvement in the functional outcome was not shown in patients treated with computer-assisted TKA, compared with conventional TKA. Thus, computer-assisted TKA has limited additional short-term benefits. Further studies with longer follow-up are required to examine the benefits of computer-assisted TKA.
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- Wei Ting Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital
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Meijer MF, Reininga IHF, Boerboom AL, Bulstra SK, Stevens M. Does imageless computer-assisted TKA lead to improved rotational alignment or fewer outliers? A systematic review. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2014; 472:3124-33. [PMID: 24867451 PMCID: PMC4160487 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-014-3688-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2013] [Accepted: 05/08/2014] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Computer-assisted surgery (CAS) has been developed to enhance prosthetic alignment during primary TKAs. Imageless CAS improves coronal and sagittal alignment compared with conventional TKA. However, the effect of imageless CAS on rotational alignment remains unclear. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES We conducted a systematic and qualitative review of the current literature regarding the effectiveness of imageless CAS during TKA on (1) rotational alignment of the femoral and tibial components and tibiofemoral mismatch in terms of deviation from neutral rotation, and (2) the number of femoral and tibial rotational outliers. METHODS Data sources included PubMed, MEDLINE, and EMBASE. Study selection, data extraction, and methodologic quality assessment were conducted independently by two reviewers. Standardized mean difference with 95% CI was calculated for continuous variables (rotational alignment of the femoral or tibial component and tibiofemoral mismatch). To compare the number of outliers for femoral and tibial component rotation, the odds ratio and 95% CI were calculated. The literature search produced 657 potentially relevant studies, 17 of which met the inclusion criteria. One study was considered as having high methodologic quality, 15 studies had medium, and one study had low quality. RESULTS Conflicting evidence was found for all outcome measures except for tibiofemoral mismatch. Moderate evidence was found that imageless CAS had no influence on postoperative tibiofemoral mismatch. The measurement protocol for measuring tibial rotation varied among the studies and in only one of the studies was the sample size calculation based on one of the outcome measures used in our systematic review. CONCLUSIONS More studies of high methodologic quality and with a sample size calculation based on the outcome measures will be helpful to assess whether an imageless CAS TKA improves femoral and tibial rotational alignment and tibiofemoral mismatch or decreases the number of femoral and tibial rotational outliers. To statistically analyze the results of different studies, the same measurement protocol should be used among the studies.
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- Marrigje F. Meijer
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, PO Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, PO Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, PO Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, PO Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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Pfitzner T, Abdel MP, von Roth P, Perka C, Hommel H. Small improvements in mechanical axis alignment achieved with MRI versus CT-based patient-specific instruments in TKA: a randomized clinical trial. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2014; 472:2913-22. [PMID: 25024031 PMCID: PMC4160476 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-014-3784-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2013] [Accepted: 06/24/2014] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patient-specific instrumentation in TKA has the proposed benefits of improving coronal and sagittal alignment and rotation of the components. In contrast, the literature is inconsistent if the use of patient-specific instrumentation improves alignment in comparison to conventional instrumentation. Depending on the manufacturer, patient-specific instrumentation is based on either MRI or CT scans. However, it is unknown whether one patient-specific instrumentation approach is more accurate than the other and if there is a potential benefit in terms of reduction of duration of surgery. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES We compared the accuracy of MRI- and CT-based patient-specific instrumentation with conventional instrumentation and with each other in TKAs. The three approaches also were compared with respect to validated outcomes scores and duration of surgery. METHODS A randomized clinical trial was conducted in which 90 patients were enrolled and divided into three groups: CT-based, MRI-based patient-specific instrumentation, and conventional instrumentation. The groups were not different regarding age, male/female sex distribution, and BMI. In all groups, coronal and sagittal alignments were measured on postoperative standing long-leg and lateral radiographs. Component rotation was measured on CT scans. Clinical outcomes (Knee Society and WOMAC scores) were evaluated preoperatively and at a mean of 3 months postoperatively and the duration of surgery was analyzed for each patient. MRI- and CT-based patient-specific instrumentation groups were first compared with conventional instrumentation, the patient-specific instrumentation groups were compared with each other, and all three approaches were compared for clinical outcome measures and duration of surgery. RESULTS Compared with conventional instrumentation MRI- and CT-based patient-specific instrumentation showed higher accuracy regarding the coronal limb axis (MRI versus conventional, 1.0° [range, 0°-4°] versus 4.5° [range, 0°-8°], p < 0.001; CT versus conventional, 3.0° [range, 0°-5°] versus 4.5° [range, 0°-8°], p = 0.02), femoral rotation (MRI versus conventional, 1.0° [range, 0°-2°] versus 4.0° [range, 1°-7°], p < 0.001; CT versus conventional, 1.0° [range, 0°-2°] versus 4.0° [range, 1°-7°], p < 0.001), and tibial slope (MRI versus conventional, 1.0° [range, 0°-2°] versus 3.5° [range, 1°-7°], p < 0.001; CT versus conventional, 1.0° [range, 0°-2°] versus 3.5° [range, 1°-7°], p < 0.001), but the differences were small. Furthermore, MRI-based patient-specific instrumentation showed a smaller deviation in the postoperative coronal mechanical limb axis compared with CT-based patient-specific instrumentation (MRI versus CT, 1.0° [range, 0°-4°] versus 3.0° [range, 0°-5°], p = 0.03), while there was no difference in femoral rotation or tibial slope. Although there was a significant reduction of the duration of surgery in both patient-specific instrumentation groups in comparison to conventional instrumentation (MRI versus conventional, 58 minutes [range, 53-67 minutes] versus 76 minutes [range, 57-83 minutes], p < 0.001; CT versus conventional, 63 minutes [range, 59-69 minutes] versus 76 minutes [range, 57-83 minutes], p < .001), there were no differences in the postoperative Knee Society pain and function and WOMAC scores among the groups. CONCLUSIONS Although this study supports that patient-specific instrumentation increased accuracy compared with conventional instrumentation and that MRI-based patient-specific instrumentation is more accurate compared with CT-based patient-specific instrumentation regarding coronal mechanical limb axis, differences are only subtle and of questionable clinical relevance. Because there are no differences in the long-term clinical outcome or survivorship yet available, the widespread use of this technique cannot be recommended.
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- Tilman Pfitzner
- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery-Orthopedic Department, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Gonda 14 South, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery-Orthopedic Department, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery-Orthopedic Department, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Orthopedic Department, Hospital Märkisch Oderland, Section Wriezen, Wriezen, Germany
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Maderbacher G, Schaumburger J, Keshmiri A, Barthel M, Springorum HR, Craiovan B, Grifka J, Baier C. Pinless navigation in total knee arthroplasty: navigation reduced by the maximum? INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2014; 39:455-60. [PMID: 25242460 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-014-2529-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2014] [Accepted: 09/03/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Restoring a neutral mechanical axis in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) (within ±3° of varus/valgus) is associated with superior functional outcome and reduced early implant failure. Using conventional alignment jigs results in malalignment in >20 % of cases. In this study, we investigated the reduction of outliers within the threshold of ±3° of leg alignment using a "pinless" navigation system in comparison with conventional alignment jigs investigated. METHODS In this randomised prospective study, 80 patients were randomly assigned/allocated to the pinless or conventional control group. After surgery, the two groups were compared regarding outliers > ±3° by means of hip-knee-ankle angle (HKA), mechanical medial proximal tibia angle (mMPTA), mechanical lateral distal femoral angle (mLDFA) and duration of surgery. Student's unpaired t test was used for quantitative variables, Fisher's exact test compared groups (pinless vs. control) and a two-sided p value of ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS In the pinless group, outliers regarding HKA and mLDFA > ±3° was significantly reduced (p = 0.025 and p = 0.002 respectively). In the pinless group, the surgery duration was significantly longer (75.6 vs. 64.5 minutes, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Pinless navigation is effective in reducing outliers > ±3° regarding HKA without risking pin-related complications, such as fractures, infections or breaking screws. However, not all tools for conventional navigation in TKA, such as real-time measurements of the tibiofemoral axis and gap balancing, are available.
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- Günther Maderbacher
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany,
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Successful total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has often been based on the restoration of the knee to neutral alignment postoperatively. Numerous reports have linked malaligned TKA components to increased wear, poor functional outcomes, and failure. There have been many different alignment philosophies and surgical techniques that have been established to attain the goal of proper alignment, which includes such techniques as computerized navigation, and custom cutting guides. In addition, these methods could potentially have the added benefit of leading to improved functional outcomes following total knee arthroplasty. In this report, we have reviewed and analyzed recent reports concerning mechanical, anatomic, and kinematic axis/alignment schemes used in total knee arthroplasty.
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Renkawitz T, Winkler S, Weber M, von Kunow F, Grifka J, Baier C. [Update on navigation in total knee arthroplasty. Where are we today and what lies in the future?]. DER ORTHOPADE 2014; 43:448-54. [PMID: 24718607 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-013-2193-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The implantation of an artificial knee is one of the most common operative interventions in German hospitals. Navigation procedures have developed into an integral component of such interventions in the operating theatres of many clinics. METHODS For orthopedic surgeons who want to implement an as exact as possible reconstruction of the mechanical leg axis and require intraoperative control of the three dimensional positioning of components and/or the capsular ligament situation, navigation is a well-proven intraoperative tool. The immediate intraoperative control possibility of bone resection and capsular ligament soft tissue balancing means that navigation is a valuable instrument for the biomechanical fundamental understanding in training operations for further education of orthopedic surgeons in training. DEVELOPMENTS The greater precision obtained by the implementation of the procedure has not yet been conclusively reflected in an improved postoperative knee function or an increased durability of prostheses. New developments in navigated knee prostheses are pinless navigation and navigation kinematics. In pinless navigation the conventional reference marker system fixed in the femur and shin bones is replaced by a non-invasive reference system. With the aid of navigation kinematics it is possible to image the tibiofemoral and patellofemoral movement dynamics, intraoperatively. PERSPECTIVE The aim of the next generation navigation systems for computer-assisted knee prosthetics is implant positioning aligned to the individual anatomy of patients with high and stable range of movement for optimum patellar guidance and kinematics of the artificial joint.
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- T Renkawitz
- Orthopädische Klinik für die Universität Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Deutschland,
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Martín-Hernández C, Revenga-Giertych C, Hernández-Vaquero D, Albareda-Albareda J, Queiruga-Dios J, García-Aguilera D, Ranera-García M. Does the medial–lateral stability of total knee replacements have an effect on short-term clinical outcomes? One-year results of a multicentre study with computer assisted surgery. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recote.2014.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Martín-Hernández C, Revenga-Giertych C, Hernández-Vaquero D, Albareda-Albareda J, Queiruga-Dios JA, García-Aguilera D, Ranera-García M. [Does the medial-lateral stability of total knee replacements have an effect on short-term clinical outcomes? One-year results of a multicentre study with computer assisted surgery]. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2014; 58:101-7. [PMID: 24529747 DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2014.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2013] [Revised: 06/11/2013] [Accepted: 01/21/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the influence of the medial-lateral stability of the joint on the short-term clinical outcomes after performing navigation in total knee replacement. MATERIAL AND METHODS A multicentre prospective study was conducted on 111 consecutive total knee replacements performed with computer assisted surgery. The study included the evaluation of KSS, WOMAC, and SF-12 preoperatively, and at 3 and 12 months of follow-up, and correlation with stability data obtained during surgery, in extension and at 20° and 90° of flexion. RESULTS No differences were found in WOMAC, KSS and SF-12 relative to coronal stability during surgery. CONCLUSIONS Variations in coronal stability were shown to have no influence on the short-term clinical results of navigated total knee replacement.
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- C Martín-Hernández
- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Obispo Polanco, Teruel, España.
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Juan Grande, Jerez de la Frontera, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital San Agustín, Avilés, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Clínico universitario Lozano Blesa, Zaragoza, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Virgen del Puerto, Plasencia, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Obispo Polanco, Teruel, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Obispo Polanco, Teruel, España
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In-vivo alignment comparing patient specific instrumentation with both conventional and computer assisted surgery (CAS) instrumentation in total knee arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2014; 29:343-7. [PMID: 23993343 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2013.06.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2013] [Revised: 06/20/2013] [Accepted: 06/21/2013] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Patient specific instrumentation (PSI) was developed to increase total knee arthroplasty (TKA) accuracy and efficiency. The study purpose was to compare immediate post-operative mechanical alignment, achieved using PSI, with conventional and computer assisted surgery (CAS) instruments in high volume TKA practices. This prospective, multicenter, non-randomized study accrued 66 TKA patients using PSI. A computed tomography (CT) based algorithm was used to develop the surgical plan. Sixty-two percent were females, 99% were diagnosed with osteoarthritis, average age at surgery was 66 years, and 33 was the average body mass index. A historical control group was utilized that underwent TKA using conventional instruments (n=86) or CAS (n=81), by the same set of surgeons. Postoperative mechanical alignment was comparable across the groups. Operative time mean and variance were significant.
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Total knee replacement in the obese patient: comparing computer assisted and conventional technique. ScientificWorldJournal 2014; 2014:272838. [PMID: 24523634 PMCID: PMC3913015 DOI: 10.1155/2014/272838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2013] [Accepted: 10/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Obesity is being considered a "global epidemic." Surgical procedures are rendered more difficult in obese patients. We aimed to see whether any benefits were evident with use of computer navigation during total knee replacement in these cases. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 287 TKR performed by a single surgeon was undertaken, including 133 TKR undertaken with computer navigation and 154 using standard instrumentation. Each group was further divided into subgroups depending on whether the patients were obese or nonobese. RESULTS We found that TKR in obese patients took longer with standard instruments, but not with computer navigation. A chronological analysis revealed that the surgeon progressively got quicker using computer navigation to the point that there was no difference in time with either of the operative techniques in obese patients. The mid-term clinical outcomes at five years were similar. Computer navigated TKR were more consistently accurately aligned. CONCLUSIONS In obese patients, a dual advantage is provided by computer navigation: better alignment and no time penalty.
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Clinical, functional, and radiographic outcomes following total knee arthroplasty with patient-specific instrumentation, computer-assisted surgery, and manual instrumentation: a short-term follow-up study. Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg 2013; 9:837-44. [PMID: 24337791 DOI: 10.1007/s11548-013-0968-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2013] [Accepted: 11/22/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical, functional, and radiographic outcomes following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) performed with patient-specific instrumentation (PSI), computer-assisted surgery (CAS), and manual instruments at short-term follow-up. METHODS 122 TKAs were performed by a single surgeon: 42 with PSI, 38 with CAS, and 40 with manual instrumentation. Preoperative, 1-month, and 6-month clinical and functional outcomes were measured using the Knee Society scoring system (knee score, function score, range of motion, and pain score). Improvements in clinical and functional outcomes from the preoperative to postoperative period were analyzed. Preoperative and postoperative radiographs were measured to evaluate limb and component alignment. RESULTS Preoperative, 1-month postoperative, and 6-month postoperative knee scores, function scores, range of motion, and pain scores were highest in the PSI group compared to CAS and manual instrumentation. At 6-month follow-up, PSI TKA was associated with a statistically significant improvement in functional score when compared to manual TKA. Otherwise, there were no statistically significant differences in improvements among PSI, CAS, and manual TKA groups. CONCLUSION The higher preoperative scores in the PSI group limits the ability to draw definitive conclusions from the raw postoperative scores, but analyzing the changes in scores revealed that PSI was associated with a statistically significant improvement in Knee Society Functional score at 6-month post-TKA as compared to CAS or manual TKA. This may be attributable to improvements in component rotation and positioning, improved component size accuracy, or other factors that are not discernible on plain radiograph.
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Thiengwittayaporn S, Kanjanapiboonwong A, Junsee D. Midterm outcomes of electromagnetic computer-assisted navigation in minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty. J Orthop Surg Res 2013; 8:37. [PMID: 24161011 PMCID: PMC4231448 DOI: 10.1186/1749-799x-8-37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2013] [Accepted: 10/15/2013] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background A combination of two emerging technologies, computer-assisted navigation and minimally invasive surgery, in total knee arthroplasty has gained increasing interests from orthopedic surgeons around the world. To date, there has never been any midterm study for clinical and radiographic outcomes from using an electromagnetic computer-assisted navigation system. In this study, we aimed to systematically compare clinical and radiographic outcomes of minimally invasive surgery in total knee arthroplasty (MIS-TKA) performed with and without electromagnetic computer-assisted navigation at immediate and midterm follow-ups. Methods A total of 151 patients (160 knees) who underwent MIS-TKA were randomized to be operated with electromagnetic computer-assisted navigation (group I: 75 patients, 80 knees) or without the navigation (group II: 76 patients, 80 knees). The clinical and radiographic outcomes of immediate, 6-week postoperative follow-up and average 6.1-year follow-up were compared. Results On immediate, 6-week postoperative follow-up, clinical and radiographic outcomes did not reveal any difference between the two groups except for the fact that the operative time was longer in the navigation group. On 6.1-year follow-up, a total of 58 patients (63 knees) from group I and 58 patients (61 knees) from group II were reevaluated. There were no significant differences in clinical and radiographic loosening and in complications between the two groups. Conclusion In this study, no significant differences of clinical and radiographic outcomes were found for immediate and midterm follow-ups of MIS-TKA performed with and without electromagnetic computer-assisted navigation except for the additional operating time in the navigation group.
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- Satit Thiengwittayaporn
- Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok 10300, Thailand.
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Accurate alignment and high function after kinematically aligned TKA performed with generic instruments. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2013; 21:2271-80. [PMID: 23948721 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-013-2621-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 222] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2013] [Accepted: 07/31/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Performing kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with generic instruments is less costly than patient-specific instrumentation; however, the alignment and function with this new technique are unknown. METHODS One hundred and one consecutive patients (101 knees) treated with kinematically aligned TKA, implanted with use of generic instruments, were prospectively followed. The medial collateral ligament was not released. The lateral collateral ligament was released in the 17 % of patients with a fixed valgus deformity. Six measures of alignment were categorized from a scanogram of the extremity, an axial scan of the knee, and an intraoperative measurement. Both the Oxford Knee and WOMAC™ scores were assessed as function. High function was a mean Oxford Knee score >41. RESULTS The frequency that patients were categorized as in-range was 93 % for the mechanical alignment of the limb (0° ± 3°), 94 % for the joint line (-3° ± 3°), 57 % for the anatomic axis of the knee (-2.5° ± -7.4° valgus), 4 % for the varus-valgus rotation of the tibial component (≤0° valgus), 98 % for the rotation of the tibial component with respect to the femoral component (0° ± 10°), and 94 % for the intraoperative change in the anterior-posterior distance of the tibia with respect to the femur at 90° of flexion (0 ± 2 mm). The mean OKS score was 42, and WOMAC™ score was 89. For each alignment, the function was the same for patients categorized as an outlier or in-range. CONCLUSIONS The authors prefer the use of generic instruments to perform kinematically aligned TKA in place of mechanically aligned TKA because five of six alignments were accurate and because high function was restored regardless of whether patients had an alignment categorized as an outlier or in-range. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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