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Shepard S, Bartholomew A, Houserman D, Bamberger HB, Manocchio AG. Assessing osteoporosis screening compliance in total joint surgery: a retrospective chart review. J Osteopath Med 2024; 124:537-541. [PMID: 38963265 DOI: 10.1515/jom-2024-0044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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CONTEXT Osteoporosis is a prevalent concern, particularly among aging populations, leading to increased risk of fractures, including those related to hip and knee arthroplasty procedures. Screening for osteoporosis, especially with dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans, is crucial for early detection and management. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to assess adherence to osteoporosis screening guidelines among patients aged 65 and older undergoing elective total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) within a single health network. Factors influencing screening adherence were also explored. METHODS A retrospective chart review of 2,160 patients undergoing elective THA or TKA between January 2019 and January 2023 was conducted. Demographic data, osteoporosis screening status, and occurrence of periprosthetic fractures were analyzed. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. RESULTS Only 24.1 % of eligible patients underwent a DXA scan prior to surgery. Females were more likely to undergo screening than males, and race was also associated with screening status. A total of 45 periprosthetic fractures were identified, with no significant correlation between osteoporosis status, DXA screening, and fracture occurrence. CONCLUSIONS Adherence to osteoporosis screening guidelines among geriatric patients undergoing elective total joint arthroplasty remains low within the studied health network. Despite the lack of correlation between screening and fracture occurrence in this study, the importance of screening and potential optimization in high-risk patients is emphasized. Further research is needed to assess outcomes associated with different care pathways in bone health screening and management for elective geriatric total joint patients.
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- Samuel Shepard
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kettering Health Dayton, Dayton, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kettering Health Dayton, Dayton, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kettering Health Dayton, Dayton, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kettering Health Dayton, Dayton, OH, USA
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Straub J, Szymski D, Walter N, Wu Y, Melsheimer O, Grimberg A, Alt V, Steinbrück A, Rupp M. [Unicondylar knee arthroplasties demonstrate a significantly increased risk of aseptic revisions compared with unconstrained and constrained TKA : Analysis of aseptic revisions after unicondylar and primary total knee arthroplasty of the German Arthroplasty Register]. ORTHOPADIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 53:789-798. [PMID: 39313693 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-024-04561-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Owing to the ageing population the implantation rate of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) continues to rise. Aseptic revisions in primary TKA are one of the main causes of revision. The aim of the following study was to determine the incidence of and reasons for aseptic revision in constrained and unconstrained TKA and in unicondylar knee arthroplasty (UKA). METHODS The data collection was carried out with the help of the German Arthroplasty Register (EPRD). The reasons for aseptic revision surgery were worked out using this. The incidence and the comparison of aseptic revisions were analysed with the aid of Kaplan-Meier estimates. A multiple Chi-squared test with the Holm method was used to identify group differences in collateral ligament deficiencies. RESULTS In total, 300,998 cases of knee arthroplasties were analysed, of which 254,144 (84.4%) were unconstrained TKA, 9993 (3.3%) were constrained TKA and 36,861 (12.3%) were UKA. The rate of aseptic revisions was significantly increased compared with unconstrained and constrained TKA (p < 0.0001). In constrained TKA, a revision rate of 2.0% for aseptic reasons was reported, whereas in unconstrained TKA 1.1% and in UKA 2.7% revision surgeries were identified. After 7 years the rates of aseptic revisions amounted to 3.3% for constrained TKA, 2.8% for unconstrained TKA and 7.8% for UKA. Ligament instability was the most common cause of aseptic revisions and accounted for 13.7% of unconstrained TKA. In constrained TKA ligament instability led to a revision in 2.8% of cases. In UKA, tibial loosening was identified to be the most common cause of revisions at 14.6%, whereas the progression of osteoarthritis was responsible for 7.9% of revisions. Ligament instability was observed in 14.1% of men compared with 15.9% of women in unconstrained TKA and in UKA in 4.6% of cases for both sexes. CONCLUSION In patients with UKA the rates of aseptic revision are significantly higher than in unconstrained and constrained TKA. Ligament instability was the most common cause of aseptic revision in unconstrained TKA. In UKA, tibial loosening was the most common cause of revision surgery, whereas the progression of osteoarthritis was the second most common cause. Comparable levels of ligament instability were observed in both sexes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III, cohort study.
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- Josina Straub
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Deutschland
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- Deutsches Endoprothesenregister gGmbH (EPRD), Berlin, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Deutschland
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- Deutsches Endoprothesenregister gGmbH (EPRD), Berlin, Deutschland
- Orthopädisch Chirurgisches Kompetenzzentrum Augsburg (OCKA), Augsburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Deutschland.
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Uvodich ME, Dugdale EM, Pagnano MW, Berry DJ, Abdel MP, Bedard NA. Outcomes of Obese Patients Undergoing Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: Trends Over 30 Years. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2024:00004623-990000000-01210. [PMID: 39316660 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.23.01413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND The rates of obesity among patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have substantially increased. In addition, obesity is a well-established risk factor for complications after TKA. The purpose of this study was to analyze trends in body mass index (BMI) and complication risk among obese patients undergoing primary TKA treated at a single institution over 3 decades. METHODS Utilizing an institutional total joint registry, 13,919 primary TKAs performed to treat osteoarthritis between 1990 and 2019 were identified. Patients were stratified by BMI according to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification into 3 groups: non-obese (BMI, <30 kg/m2), WHO Class-I and II obese (BMI, 30 to 39.9 kg/m2), and WHO Class-III obese (BMI, ≥40 kg/m2). Trends in BMI and survivorship free from reoperation, revision, and periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) were analyzed over time while controlling for age, sex, and the Charlson Comorbidity Index. RESULTS Over the study period, there was a 90% increase in the prevalence of Class-II obesity (13% to 25%) and a 300% increase in Class-III obesity (3% to 12%). Analysis of the entire cohort demonstrated a decrease in the 2-year risk of any reoperation, any revision, and PJI (p < 0.05 for all) with time. The risk decreased significantly over time for non-obese patients for any reoperation (p = 0.029) and any revision (p = 0.004) and for Class-III obese patients for any reoperation (p = 0.038) and any revision (p = 0.012), but it remained stable for Class-I and II obese patients. The risk of PJI decreased from 1990 to 2019 for non-obese patients (p = 0.005), but there were no significant changes in PJI risk for any obesity group. CONCLUSIONS Despite increasing rates of obesity among our patients who underwent TKA, we observed decreasing risks of reoperation, revision, and PJI over time. The risks of reoperation and revision declined among non-obese patients, remained stable for Class-I and II obese patients, and declined for Class-III obese patients. The PJI risk declined for non-obese patients over the study period, but no such decline occurred for any category of obesity. Despite the decreasing risks of reoperation and revision, further work is needed to improve PJI risk in obese patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Mason E Uvodich
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Straub J, Szymski D, Walter N, Wu Y, Melsheimer O, Grimberg A, Alt V, Steinbrueck A, Rupp M. What are the age-related factors linked to aseptic revisions in constrained and unconstrained TKA as well as UKA? A register-based study from the German arthroplasty registry (EPRD). Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024:10.1007/s00402-024-05550-9. [PMID: 39259310 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-024-05550-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 09/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
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PURPOSE The implantation rate of total knee arthroplasties (TKA) is continuously growing. Aseptic problems are a major cause of revision. The aim of the following study was to determinate the incidence of aseptic revisions in primary knee arthroplasty as well as aseptic revision rates and influencing factors according to the patients' age and type of procedure. METHODS Data collection was performed using the German Arthroplasty Registry. Influencing factors were analyzed according to the patients' age and type of procedure. Risk factors were calculated using multiple Log-rank test with the Holm's method. Incidence and comparison of aseptic revisions according to the patients' age and type of procedure were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier-estimates. Cox regression was applied to calculate the hazard ratio. RESULTS Overall, 300,998 knee arthroplasties with 254,144 (84.4%) unconstrained TKA, 9,993 (3.3%) constrained TKA and 36,861 (12.3%) unicondylar knee arthroplasties (UKA) were analyzed. Patients younger than 65 years suffered a significantly higher aseptic revision rate than older patients (p < 0.0001). After one year, a revision rate of 1.1% was recorded for patients 65-74 years, 1.6% for patients under 65 years, and 1.3% for patients beyond 74 years. After seven years, patients younger than 65 years sustained in 5.0%, patients 65-74 years in 2.9% and patients beyond 74 years in 2.4% revision. In unconstrained TKA, an increased Elixhauser-score (HR = 1,75; HR = 1,54; HR = 1,7; p < 0,001) was a risk factor regardless the age. A TKA volume of 101-250 regardless the age (HR = 0,66; HR = 0,69; HR = 0,79) and > 250 under 75 years (< 65: HR = 0,72; 65-74: HR = 0,78; p = 0,001) were protective for aseptic revision. In UKA, male gender (HR = 0,81; HR = 0,72; HR = 0,57; p < 0,001), a UKA volume ≥ 51 for patients under 75 years (< 65: HR = 0,62; 65-74: HR = 0,59; p = 0,003) as well as cemented UKA for patients younger than 75 years (< 65: HR = 0,37; 65-74: HR = 0,37; p < 0,001) were detected as preventive factors. CONCLUSION A significant increased rate of aseptic revisions was reported for patients younger than 65 years compared to older patients. An increased Elixhauser score was a risk factor, whereas male and a high volume of performed UKA or TKA could be identified as preventive factors. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III, cohort study.
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- Josina Straub
- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Centre Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Centre Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Centre Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Deutsches Endoprothesenregister gGmbH (EPRD), Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Centre Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Deutsches Endoprothesenregister gGmbH (EPRD), Berlin, Germany
- Orthopädisch Chirurgisches Kompetenzzentrum Augsburg (OCKA), Augsburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Centre Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany.
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Giaretta S, Magni A, Migliore A, Natoli S, Puntillo F, Ronconi G, Santoiemma L, Sconza C, Viapiana O, Zanoli G. A Review of Current Approaches to Pain Management in Knee Osteoarthritis with a Focus on Italian Clinical Landscape. J Clin Med 2024; 13:5176. [PMID: 39274389 PMCID: PMC11396710 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13175176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/16/2024] Open
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The global cases of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) are projected to increase by 74.9% by 2050. Currently, over half of patients remain dissatisfied with their pain relief. This review addresses unmet needs for moderate-to-severe KOA pain; it offers evidence and insights for improved management. Italian experts from the fields of rheumatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedics, primary care, and pain therapy have identified several key issues. They emphasized the need for standardized care protocols to address inconsistencies in patient management across different specialties. Early diagnosis is crucial, as cartilage responds better to early protective and structural therapies. Faster access to physiatrist evaluation and reimbursement for physical, rehabilitative, and pharmacological treatments, including intra-articular (IA) therapy, could reduce access disparities. Concerns surround the adverse effects of oral pharmacological treatments, highlighting the need for safer alternatives. Patient satisfaction with corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid-based IA therapies reduces over time and there is no consensus on the optimal IA therapy protocol. Surgery should be reserved for severe symptoms and radiographic KOA evidence, as chronic pain post-surgery poses significant societal and economic burdens. The experts advocate for a multidisciplinary approach, promoting interaction and collaboration between specialists and general practitioners, to enhance KOA care and treatment consistency in Italy.
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- Stefano Giaretta
- UOC Ortopedia e Traumatologia OC San Bortolo di Vicenza (AULSS 8 Berica), 36100 Vicenza, Italy
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- Local Health Department, Desenzano sul Garda, 25015 Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Rheumatology, San Pietro Fatebenefratelli Hospital, 00189 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic, and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
- Pain Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Unit, Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, University of Verona, 37126 Verona, Italy
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- Orthopaedic Ward, Casa di Cura Santa Maria Maddalena, Occhiobello, 45030 Rovigo, Italy
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Kurtz MA, Aslani S, Smith JA, Klein GR, Spece H, Kurtz SM. Titanium-Titanium Junctions in the Knee Corrode, Generating Damage Similar to the Hip. J Arthroplasty 2024:S0883-5403(24)00748-4. [PMID: 39053666 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.07.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 07/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies identified corrosion between the modular tibial components of total knee arthroplasty devices. However, gaps persist. Compared to the hip, damage modes that occur within taper junctions in the knee remain poorly understood. In this study, we investigated corrosion on total knee arthroplasty components with titanium-titanium junctions. We asked the following question: under typical in vivo cyclic loading conditions, will the same alloy damage modes from total knee arthroplasty devices resemble those documented in the hip? METHODS A total of 50 paired titanium alloy tibial baseplates and stems were collected and semiquantitatively analyzed using Goldberg corrosion scoring. To characterize damage, a subsection of moderately and severely corroded components was sectioned and imaged using scanning electron and digital optical microscopy. RESULTS Of the 100 device components, 95% showed visual evidence of corrosion. The initial contact area between the stem and bore generally occurred 3 mm from the stem taper base. Scanning electron microscopy revealed 4 damage modes, including oxide film formation, crevice corrosion, selective dissolution, and pitting. CONCLUSIONS Each of the damage modes identified in modular titanium-titanium tibial junctions was previously reported by total hip arthroplasty retrieval studies. Cumulatively, our results suggest that mechanically assisted crevice corrosion promoted this damage in vivo.
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- Michael A Kurtz
- Implant Research Core, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Implant Research Core, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Implant Research Core, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey
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- Implant Research Core, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Implant Research Core, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Copp EH, Gale TH, Byrapogu VKC, Urish KL, Anderst WJ. Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty approximates healthy knee kinematics more closely than total knee arthroplasty. J Orthop Res 2024. [PMID: 38956422 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) are effective surgeries to treat end-stage knee osteoarthritis. Clinicians assume that TKA alters knee kinematics while UKA preserves native knee kinematics; however, few studies of in vivo kinematics have evaluated this assumption. This study used biplane radiography to compare side-to-side tibiofemoral kinematics during chair rise, stair ascent, and walking in 16 patients who received either TKA or UKA. We hypothesized that TKA knees would have significant kinematic changes and increased asymmetry with the contralateral knee, while UKA knee kinematics would not change after surgery and preoperative knee symmetry would be maintained. Native bone and implant motion were tracked using a volumetric model-based tracking technique. Six degrees of freedom kinematics were calculated throughout each motion. Kinematics were compared between the operated and contralateral knees pre- and post-surgery using a linear mixed-effects model. TKA knees became less varus with the tibia more medial, posterior, and distal relative to the femur. UKA knees became less varus with the tibia less lateral on average. Postoperative TKA knees were in less varus than UKA knees on average and at low flexion angles, with an internally rotated tibia during chair rise and stair ascent. At high flexion angles, the tibia was more medial and posterior after TKA than UKA. Side-to-side kinematic symmetry worsened after TKA but was maintained or improved after UKA. Greater understanding of kinematic differences between operated and contralateral knees after surgery may help surgeons understand why some patients remain unsatisfied with their new knees.
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- Elizabeth H Copp
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Namireddy SR, Gill SS, Yaqub Y, Ramkumar P. Computerized Versus Traditional Approaches for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Quantitative Analysis of Knee Society Score and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index. Orthop Surg 2024; 16:1530-1537. [PMID: 38798039 PMCID: PMC11216840 DOI: 10.1111/os.14103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common surgery for osteoarthritis, with increasing prevalence expected in the near future. This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the effectiveness of computerized TKA versus traditional TKA, focusing on postoperative outcomes measured by the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index (WOMAC) and the Knee Society score (KSS). A search on PubMed and Cochrane databases on November 14, 2023 for retrospective randomized controlled trials (RCTs) yielded data on WOMAC and KSS. The search strategy was predefined, and methodological quality of studies was critically appraised. Two researchers extracted data. Unpaired t-testing assessed the mean monthly changes in KSS and WOMAC for computer-aided versus traditional TKA. Review Manager 5.3 was used for data synthesis and analysis. Out of 729 records, five RCTs enrolling 339 patients were eligible and analyzed using a random effects meta-analysis. The mean monthly ΔKSS score differed significantly between the traditional and computerized groups (11.47 ± 8.76 vs. 9.26 ± 6.05, respectively; p < 0.01). However, the pooled mean difference estimate showed no significant differences (D = 0.20, 95% CI = -0.53 to 0.93, p = 0.59), with high heterogeneity (I2 = 85%, p < 0.001). The mean monthly ΔWOMAC score also differed significantly (-14.18 ± 21.54 vs. -18.43 ± 20.65, respectively; p < 0.05), but again, no significant differences were found in the pooled estimate (D = 0.17, 95% CI = -0.46 to 0.79, p = 0.60), with moderate heterogeneity (I2 = 28%, p = 0.24).There is no significant difference in KSS or WOMAC outcomes between traditional and computerized TKA. The study suggests the need for further research with longer follow-up periods, more timepoints, and a broader range of patient outcome measures to fully evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College LondonLondonUK
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- Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College LondonLondonUK
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McKenna DP, Miller P, McAleese T, Cleary M. Arthroscopy or arthrotomy for native knee septic arthritis: A systematic review. J Exp Orthop 2024; 11:e12041. [PMID: 38846377 PMCID: PMC11154831 DOI: 10.1002/jeo2.12041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Purpose Septic arthritis of any joint is an orthopaedic emergency which requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. The knee is the commonest joint afflicted, and the primary objective of any treatment is complete source control. This commonly takes the form of antibiotic therapy and a washout of the infected joint by means of arthroscopy or arthrotomy. The primary aim of this review is to investigate if arthroscopic washout for native knee septic arthritis confers a lower risk of repeat procedure than arthrotomy. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted of the MEDLINE, SCOPUS and the Cochrane Library data bases. The primary outcome of interest was requirement for repeat washout with all-cause complications, length of inpatient stay and mortality secondary outcomes. Results A total of 17,140 subjects were included for analysis of the primary outcome, and the overall rate of repeat procedure was 14.6%. No statistical difference was found between arthroscopy and arthrotomy for repeat washout (risk ratio 0.86 [95% confidence interval, CI: 0.72-1.02], I 2 = 36%). Eligible studies found in favour of arthroscopy for all-cause complication rate (risk ratio 0.75 [95% CI: 0.6-0.93], I 2 = 84%) and length of stay in hospital (mean difference -1.98 days [95% CI: -3.43 to -0.53], I 2 = 84%). No statistical difference was found for the mortality rate (risk ratio 1.17 [95% CI: 0.52-2.63], I 2 = 57%). Conclusion Our analysis found arthroscopy and open arthrotomy to be equivocal for repeat surgical washout in native knee septic arthritis. All-cause complication rate and length of inpatient stay were favourable for arthroscopy with no difference noted between mortality rates. Level of Evidence Level III.
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- Daniel P. McKenna
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity Hospital WaterfordWaterfordIreland
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity Hospital WaterfordWaterfordIreland
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity Hospital WaterfordWaterfordIreland
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity Hospital WaterfordWaterfordIreland
- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity College CorkCorkIreland
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Straub J, Szymski D, Walter N, Wu Y, Melsheimer O, Grimberg A, Alt V, Steinbrueck A, Rupp M. Unicondylar knee arthroplasty demonstrating a significant increased risk for aseptic revisions compared to unconstrained and constrained total knee arthroplasty: An analysis of aseptic revisions after unicondylar and primary total knee arthroplasty of the German Arthroplasty Registry. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024; 32:1775-1784. [PMID: 38643394 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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PURPOSE Due to ageing population, the implantation rate of total knee arthroplasties (TKAs) is continuously growing. Aseptic revisions in primary knee arthroplasty are a major cause of revision. The aim of the following study was to determinate the incidence and reasons of aseptic revisions in constrained and unconstrained TKA, as well as in unicondylar knee arthroplasties (UKAs). METHODS Data collection was performed using the German Arthroplasty Registry. Reasons for aseptic revisions were calculated. Incidence and comparison of aseptic revisions were analysed using Kaplan-Meier estimates. A multiple χ2 test with Holm's method was used to detect group differences in ligament ruptures. RESULTS Overall, 300,998 cases of knee arthroplasty with 254,144 (84.4%) unconstrained TKA, 9993 (3.3%) constrained TKA and 36,861 (12.3%) UKA were analysed. Aseptic revision rate in UKA was significantly increased compared to unconstrained and constrained TKA (p < 0.0001). In constrained TKA, a 2.0% revision rate for aseptic reasons were reported after 1 year, while in unconstrained TKA 1.1% and in UKA, 2.7% of revisions were identified. After 7 years in constrained TKA 3.3%, in unconstrained TKA 2.8%, and in UKA 7.8% sustained aseptic revision. Ligament instability was the leading cause of aseptic revision accounting for 13.7% in unconstrained TKA. In constrained TKA, 2.8% resulted in a revision due to ligament instability. In the UKA, the most frequent cause of revisions was tibial loosening, accounting for 14.6% of cases, while progression of osteoarthritis accounted for 7.9% of revisions. Ligament instability was observed in 14.1% of males compared to 15.9% of females in unconstrained TKA and in 4.6% in both genders in UKA. CONCLUSION In patients with UKA, aseptic revision rates are significantly higher compared to unconstrained and constrained TKA. Ligament instability was the leading cause of aseptic revision in unconstrained TKA. In UKA, the most frequent cause of revisions was tibial loosening, while progression of osteoarthritis was the second most frequent cause of revisions. Comparable levels of ligament instability were observed in both sexes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, cohort study.
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- Josina Straub
- Department for Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department for Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department for Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Deutsches Endoprothesenregister gGmbH (EPRD), Berlin, Germany
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- Department for Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Deutsches Endoprothesenregister gGmbH (EPRD), Berlin, Germany
- Orthopädisch Chirurgisches Kompetenzzentrum Augsburg (OCKA), Augsburg, Germany
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- Department for Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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Abad-Gurumeta A, Gómez-Ríos MÁ. Pursuing the ideal analgesic block for knee surgery: approaching the holy grail of ERAS programs? Minerva Anestesiol 2024; 90:595-597. [PMID: 39021133 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.24.18299-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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- Alfredo Abad-Gurumeta
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Madrid, Spain -
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
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Nasu T, Yamanoi J, Kitagawa T. The Investigation of Preoperative Factors Associated With Postoperative Outcomes Following Total Knee Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis: A Scoping Review. Cureus 2024; 16:e64989. [PMID: 39161506 PMCID: PMC11333026 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.64989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024] Open
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This study aimed to investigate preoperative factors associated with non-home discharges from acute care hospitals in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) due to osteoarthritis. It was a scoping review focused on patients who received their first unilateral TKA for osteoarthritis. The research targeted observational studies that examined the destinations of patients post-surgery based on preoperative factors, with a literature search conducted in April 2023. Out of 3,255 identified papers, 28 met the eligibility criteria. A total of 26 preoperative factors were identified as potentially related to discharge destinations, including age, gender, comorbidities, and obesity. By selecting an appropriate discharge destination based on preoperative factors, there may be potential for more efficient use of medical resources. Future studies should consider preoperative factors in the context of national healthcare systems and lengths of hospital stay.
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- Takafumi Nasu
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Juko Osu Hospital, Nagoya, JPN
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Juko Osu Hospital, Nagoya, JPN
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Shinshu University, Matsumoto, JPN
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Kyaw NR, Tram MK, Lakra A, Bernasek TL, Lyons ST, O'Connor CM. Patient Frailty is Correlated With Increased Adverse Events and Costs After Revision Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:1165-1170.e3. [PMID: 38128625 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Frailty can predict adverse outcomes after various orthopaedic procedures, but is not well-studied in revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA). We investigated the correlation between the Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS) and post-rTKA outcomes. METHODS Using the Nationwide Readmissions Database, we identified rTKA patients discharged from January 2017 to November 2019 for the most common diagnoses (mechanical loosening, infection, and instability). Using HFRS, we compared 30-day readmission rate, length of stay, and hospitalization cost between frail and nonfrail patients with multivariate and binomial regressions. The 30-day complication and reoperation rates were compared using univariate analyses. We identified 25,177 mechanical loosening patients, 12,712 infection patients, and 9,458 instability patients. RESULTS Frail patients had higher rates of 30-day readmission (7.8 versus 3.7% for loosening, 13.5 versus 8.1% for infection, 8.7 versus 3.9% for instability; P < .01), longer length of stay (4.1 versus 2.4 days for loosening, 8.1 versus 4.4 days for infection, 4.9 versus 2.4 days for instability; P < .01), and greater cost ($32,082 versus $27,582 for loosening, $32,898 versus $28,115 for infection, $29,790 versus $24,164 for instability; P < .01). Frail loosening patients had higher 30-day complication (6.8 versus 2.9%, P < .01) and reoperation rates (1.8 versus 1.2%, P = .01). Frail infection patients had higher 30-day complication rates (14.0 versus 8.3%, P < .01). Frail instability patients had higher 30-day complication (8.0 versus 3.5%, P < .01) and reoperation rates (3.2 versus 1.6%, P < .01). CONCLUSIONS The HFRS may identify patients at risk for adverse events and increased costs after rTKA. Further research is needed to determine causation and mitigate complications and costs.
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- Nyi-Rein Kyaw
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York
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- Florida Orthopaedic Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
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- Florida Orthopaedic Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York; Florida Orthopaedic Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida; OrthoCarolina Matthews, Matthews, North Carolina
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Guo N, Smith CR, Schütz P, Trepczynski A, Moewis P, Damm P, Maas A, Grupp TM, Taylor WR, Hosseini Nasab SH. Posterior tibial slope influences joint mechanics and soft tissue loading after total knee arthroplasty. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1352794. [PMID: 38686117 PMCID: PMC11056792 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1352794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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As a solution to restore knee function and reduce pain, the demand for Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) has dramatically increased in recent decades. The high rates of dissatisfaction and revision makes it crucially important to understand the relationships between surgical factors and post-surgery knee performance. Tibial implant alignment in the sagittal plane (i.e., posterior tibia slope, PTS) is thought to play a key role in quadriceps muscle forces and contact conditions of the joint, but the underlying mechanisms and potential consequences are poorly understood. To address this biomechanical challenge, we developed a subject-specific musculoskeletal model based on the bone anatomy and precise implantation data provided within the CAMS-Knee datasets. Using the novel COMAK algorithm that concurrently optimizes joint kinematics, together with contact mechanics, and muscle and ligament forces, enabled highly accurate estimations of the knee joint biomechanics (RMSE <0.16 BW of joint contact force) throughout level walking and squatting. Once confirmed for accuracy, this baseline modelling framework was then used to systematically explore the influence of PTS on knee joint biomechanics. Our results indicate that PTS can greatly influence tibio-femoral translations (mainly in the anterior-posterior direction), while also suggesting an elevated risk of patellar mal-tracking and instability. Importantly, however, an increased PTS was found to reduce the maximum tibio-femoral contact force and improve efficiency of the quadriceps muscles, while also reducing the patellofemoral contact force (by approximately 1.5% for each additional degree of PTS during walking). This study presents valuable findings regarding the impact of PTS variations on the biomechanics of the TKA joint and thereby provides potential guidance for surgically optimizing implant alignment in the sagittal plane, tailored to the implant design and the individual deficits of each patient.
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- Ning Guo
- Institute for Biomechanics, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, United States
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- Institute for Biomechanics, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Aesculap AG, Tuttlingen, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), Munich, Germany
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- Aesculap AG, Tuttlingen, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), Munich, Germany
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- Institute for Biomechanics, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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Okpara S, Lee T, Pathare N, Ghali A, Momtaz D, Ihekweazu U. Cardiovascular Disease in Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Analysis of Hospital Outcomes, Complications, and Mortality. Clin Orthop Surg 2024; 16:265-274. [PMID: 38562631 PMCID: PMC10973625 DOI: 10.4055/cios23224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Background Cardiovascular comorbidities have been identified as a significant risk factor for adverse outcomes following surgery. The purpose of this study was to investigate its prevalence and impact on postoperative outcomes, hospital metrics, and mortality in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Our hypothesis was that patients with cardiovascular comorbidities would have worse outcomes, greater postoperative complication rates, and increased mortality compared to patients without cardiovascular disease. Methods In this retrospective study, data from the National Inpatient Sample database from 2011 to 2020 were queried for patients who underwent TKA with preexisting cardiac comorbidities, including congestive heart failure (CHF), coronary artery disease (CAD), valvular dysfunction, and arrhythmia. Multivariate logistic regression analyses compared hospital metrics (length of stay, costs, and adverse discharge disposition), postoperative complications, and mortality rates while adjusting for demographic and clinical variables. All statistical analyses were performed using R studio 4.2.2 and Stata MP 17 and 18 with Python package. Results A total of 385,585 patients were identified. Those with preexisting CHF, CAD, valvular dysfunction, or arrhythmias were found to be older and at higher risk of adverse outcomes, including prolonged length of stay, increased hospital charges, and increased mortality (p < 0.001). Additionally, all preexisting cardiac diagnoses led to an increased risk of postoperative myocardial infarction, acute kidney injury (AKI), and need for transfusion (p < 0.001). The presence of valvular dysfunction, arrhythmia, or CHF was associated with an increased risk of thromboembolic events (p < 0.001). The presence of CAD and valvular dysfunction was associated with an increased risk of urologic infection (p < 0.001). Conclusions This study demonstrated that CHF, CAD, valvular dysfunction, and arrhythmia are prevalent among TKA patients and associated with worse hospital metrics, higher risk of perioperative complications, and increased mortality. As our use of TKA rises, a lower threshold for preoperative cardiology referral in older individuals and early preoperative counseling/intervention in those with known cardiac disease may be necessary to reduce adverse outcomes.
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- Shawn Okpara
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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Heo KY, Bonsu JM, Muffly BT, Rieger E, Song J, Ayeni AM, Guild GN, Premkumar A. Complications Rates Among Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients Diagnosed With COVID-19 Postoperatively. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:766-771.e2. [PMID: 37757979 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic introduced a new set of challenges for the arthroplasty community, including the management of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 following revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) and its potential impact on postoperative recovery. This study sought to characterize the risks of postoperative COVID-19 infection among rTKA patients. METHODS A large national database was utilized to query 8,022 total patients who underwent rTKA between 2018 and 2021, of which 60 had a COVID diagnosis within 90 days after surgery (rTKA/COVID positive). These patients were 1:10 propensity-score matched to 600 rTKA patients who did not have a 90-day postoperative COVID diagnosis (rTKA/COVID negative) and 600 COVID positive patients who did not undergo rTKA. Controlling for potential confounders, multivariate logistic regressions were utilized to compare 90-day postoperative complications between groups. RESULTS Compared to rTKA/COVID negativepatients, the rTKA/COVID positive cohort had significantly higher rates of pneumonia (odds ratio [OR] = 6.1, P < .001), pulmonary embolism (PE) (OR = 32.4, P < .001), deep venous thrombosis (DVT) (OR = 32.4, P < .001), and 90-day readmissions (OR = 2.1, P = .02). Similarly, the rTKA/COVID positive cohort had significantly higher rates of pneumonia (OR = 4.3, P = .001), PE (OR = 36.8, P < .001), and DVT (OR = 36.8, P < .001) compared to COVID positive patients who did not undergo rTKA. CONCLUSIONS Revision total knee arthroplasty patients diagnosed with COVID-19 postoperatively had increased rates of thromboembolic events, pneumoniae, and 90-day readmissions. Risk mitigation efforts would suggest extending the prophylactic anticoagulation period for rTKA patients diagnosed with postoperative COVID-19.
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- Kevin Y Heo
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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