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Asadollahi S, Hamilton TW, Sabah SA, Scarborough M, Price AJ, Gibbons CLMH, Murray DW, Alvand A. The outcomes of acute periprosthetic joint infection following unicompartmental knee replacement managed with early debridement, Antibiotics, and implant retention. Knee 2024; 47:13-20. [PMID: 38171207 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2023.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following unicompartmental knee replacement (UKR) is an uncommon, yet serious, complication. There is a paucity of evidence regarding the effectiveness of Debridement-Antibiotics-and-Implant-Retention (DAIR) in this setting. The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of DAIR for acute UKR PJI. METHOD Between 2006 and 2019, 5195 UKR were performed at our institution. Over this period, sixteen patients underwent DAIR for early, acute PJI. All patients met MSIS PJI diagnostic criteria. The median age at DAIR was 67 years (range 40-73) and 12 patients were male (75.0%). The median time to DAIR was 24 days (range 6-60). Patients were followed up for a median of 6.5 years (range1.4-10.5) following DAIR. RESULTS 0.3% (16/5195) of UKR in our institution had a DAIR within 3 months. 15 of 16 patients (93.8%) were culture positive, with the most common organism MSSA (n = 8, 50.0%). Patients were treated with an organism-specific intravenous antibiotic regime for a median of 6 weeks, followed by oral antibiotics for a median duration of 6 months. The Kaplan-Meier survivor estimate for revision for PJI was 57% (95%CI: 28-78%) at five years, and survivor estimate for all cause revision 52% (95%CI: 25-74%).The median Oxford Knee Score for patients with a viable implant at final follow-up was 45 points (range 39-46). CONCLUSION Early, acute PJI after UKR is rare. DAIR had a moderate success rate, with infection-free survivorship of 57% at 5 years. Those successfully treated with DAIR had excellent functional outcome and implant survival.
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- S Asadollahi
- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK; Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK; Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK; Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK; Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK; Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK.
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Tassinari CJ, Higham R, Smith IL, Arnold S, Mujica-Mota R, Metcalfe A, Simpson H, Murray D, McGonagle DG, Sharma H, Hamilton TW, Ellard DR, Fernandez C, Reynolds C, Harwood P, Croft J, Stocken DD, Pandit H. Clinical and cost-effectiveness of Knee Arthroplasty versus Joint Distraction for Osteoarthritis (KARDS): protocol for a multicentre, phase III, randomised control trial. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e062721. [PMID: 35772819 PMCID: PMC9247693 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Knee replacement (KR) is a clinically proven procedure typically offered to patients with severe knee osteoarthritis (OA) to relieve pain and improve quality of life. However, artificial joints fail over time, requiring revision associated with higher mortality and inferior outcomes. With more young people presenting with knee OA and increasing life expectancy, there is an unmet need to postpone time to first KR. Knee joint distraction (KJD), the practice of using external fixators to open up knee joint space, is proposed as potentially effective to preserve the joint following initial studies in the Netherlands, however, has not been researched within an NHS setting. The KARDS trial will investigate whether KJD is non-inferior to KR in terms of patient-reported postoperative pain 12 months post-surgery. METHODS AND ANALYSIS KARDS is a phase III, multicentre, pragmatic, open-label, individually randomised controlled non-inferiority trial comparing KJD with KR in patients with severe knee OA, employing a hybrid-expertise design, with internal pilot phase and process evaluation. 344 participants will be randomised (1:1) to KJD or KR. The primary outcome measure is the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcomes Score (KOOS) pain domain score at 12 months post-operation. Secondary outcome measures include patient-reported overall KOOS, Pain Visual Analogue Scale and Oxford Knee Scores, knee function assessments, joint space width, complications and further interventions over 24 months post-operation. Per patient cost difference between KR and KJD and cost per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gained over 24 months will be estimated within trial, and incremental cost per QALY gained over 20 years by KJD relative to KR predicted using decision analytic modelling. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval was obtained from the Research Ethics Committee (REC) and Health Research Authority (HRA). Trial results will be disseminated at clinical conferences, through relevant patient groups and published in peer-reviewed journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN14879004; recruitment opened April 2021.
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- Cerys Joyce Tassinari
- Clinical Trials Research Unit, Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Unit, Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Unit, Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, University of Warwick Warwick Medical School, Coventry, UK
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, University of Warwick Warwick Medical School, Coventry, UK
- Trauma and Orthopaedics, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, University of Warwick Warwick Medical School, Coventry, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Unit, Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Unit, Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- University of Leeds, Leeds Institute of Medical Research, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Unit, Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Unit, Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, Leeds, UK
- Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
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INTRODUCTION Enhanced recovery programmes (ERPs) reduce patient morbidity and mortality, and provide significant cost savings by reducing length of stay. Currently, no uniform ERP guidelines exist for lower limb arthroplasty in the UK. The aim of this study was to identify variations in ERPs and determine adherence to local policy. METHODS Hospitals offering elective total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) (23 and 22 centres respectively) contributed details of their ERPs, and performed an audit (15 patients per centre) to assess compliance. RESULTS Contrasting content and detail of ERPs was noted across centres. Adherence to ERPs varied significantly (40-100% for TKA, 17-94% for THA). Analysis identified perioperative use of dexamethasone, tranexamic acid and early mobilisation for TKA, and procedures performed in teaching hospitals for THA as being associated with a reduced length of stay. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights variation in practice and poor compliance with local ERPs. Given the proven benefits of ERPs, evidence-based guidelines in the context of local skillsets should be established to optimise the patient care pathway.
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- N S Nagra
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, UK.,Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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Pandit HG, Campi S, Hamilton TW, Dada OD, Pollalis S, Jenkins C, Dodd CAF, Murray DW. Five-year experience of cementless Oxford unicompartmental knee replacement. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2017; 25:694-702. [PMID: 26611902 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-015-3879-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2015] [Accepted: 11/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Cementless unicompartmental knee replacement (UKR) was introduced to address some of the problems that can occur following cemented UKR. The aim of this study was to report the 5-year experience of the first 512 medial cementless Oxford UKR implanted by two surgeons for the recommended indications. METHODS The first consecutive 512 cementless Phase 3 Oxford UKRs implanted by two surgeons for the recommended indications between June 2004 and October 2013 were prospectively identified and followed up independently. All the procedures were carried out through a minimally invasive approach without eversion or dislocation of the patella. Patients were assessed clinically pre-operatively and at 1, 2, 5, 7 and 10 years after surgery with functional outcome scores and radiographs. RESULTS There were eight reoperations of which six were revisions giving a 5-year survival of 98 % (95 % CI 94-100 %). At a mean follow-up of 3.4 years (1.0-10.2), the mean OKS was 43 (SD 7), AKSS (objective) was 81 (SD 13), and AKSS (functional) was 86 (SD 17). The first 120 cases had a minimum follow-up of 5 years (mean 5.9; range 5-10.2). In these patients, the mean OKS was 41 (SD 8), AKSS (objective) was 81 (SD 14), and AKSS (functional) was 82 (SD 18). There were no femoral radiolucencies and no complete tibial radiolucencies. 11 % of tibial components had partial radiolucent lines; the remaining 89 % had no radiolucencies. CONCLUSION The clinical results are as good as or better than those previously reported for cemented fixation. The radiographic results are better with secure bony attachment to the implants in every case. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- H G Pandit
- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK.,Nuffield Department for Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department for Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department for Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK.
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK.,Nuffield Department for Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK
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Hamilton TW, Pandit HG, Lombardi AV, Adams JB, Oosthuizen CR, Clavé A, Dodd CAF, Berend KR, Murray DW. Radiological Decision Aid to determine suitability for medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: development and preliminary validation. Bone Joint J 2017; 98-B:3-10. [PMID: 27694509 PMCID: PMC5047136 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.98b10.bjj-2016-0432.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2016] [Accepted: 07/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Aims An evidence-based radiographic Decision Aid for meniscal-bearing
unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) has been developed and
this study investigates its performance at an independent centre. Patients and Methods Pre-operative radiographs, including stress views, from a consecutive
cohort of 550 knees undergoing arthroplasty (UKA or total knee arthroplasty;
TKA) by a single-surgeon were assessed. Suitability for UKA was
determined using the Decision Aid, with the assessor blinded to
treatment received, and compared with actual treatment received, which
was determined by an experienced UKA surgeon based on history, examination,
radiographic assessment including stress radiographs, and intra-operative
assessment in line with the recommended indications as described
in the literature. Results The sensitivity and specificity of the Decision Aid was 92% and
88%, respectively. Excluding knees where a clear pre-operative plan
was made to perform TKA, i.e. patient request, the sensitivity was
93% and specificity 96%. The false-positive rate was low (2.4%)
with all affected patients readily identifiable during joint inspection
at surgery. In patients meeting Decision Aid criteria and receiving UKA,
the five-year survival was 99% (95% confidence intervals (CI) 97
to 100). The false negatives (3.5%), who received UKA but did not
meet the criteria, had significantly worse functional outcomes (flexion
p < 0.001, American Knee Society Score - Functional p < 0.001,
University of California Los Angeles score p = 0.04), and lower
implant survival of 93.1% (95% CI 77.6 to 100). Conclusion The radiographic Decision Aid safely and reliably identifies
appropriate patients for meniscal-bearing UKA and achieves good
results in this population. The widespread use of the Decision Aid
should improve the results of UKA. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2016;98-B(10
Suppl B):3–10.
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Joint Implant Surgeons, 7277 Smith's Mill Road, Suite 200 New Albany, Ohio 43054, USA
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- Joint Implant Surgeons, 7277 Smith's Mill Road, Suite 200 New Albany, Ohio 43054, USA
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- Wilgeheuwel Hospital, Amplifier St, Roodepoort, 1724, South, Africa
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- Université de Bretagne-Occidentale, Faculté de médecine, 22, avenue Camille-Desmoulins, 29200 Brest, France
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Joint Implant Surgeons, 7277 Smith's Mill Road, Suite 200 New Albany, Ohio 43054, USA
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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Kumar V, Pandit HG, Liddle AD, Borror W, Jenkins C, Mellon SJ, Hamilton TW, Athanasou N, Dodd CAF, Murray DW. Comparison of outcomes after UKA in patients with and without chondrocalcinosis: a matched cohort study. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2017; 25:319-324. [PMID: 25786825 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-015-3578-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2014] [Accepted: 03/06/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE Chondrocalcinosis can be associated with an inflammatory arthritis and aggressive joint destruction. There is uncertainty as to whether chondrocalcinosis represents a contraindication to unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). This study reports the outcome of a consecutive series of patients with chondrocalcinosis and medial compartment osteoarthritis treated with UKA matched to controls. METHODS Between 1998 and 2008, 88 patients with radiological chondrocalcinosis (R-CCK) and 67 patients with histological chondrocalcinosis (H-CCK) were treated for end-stage medial compartment arthritis with Oxford UKA. One-to-two matching was performed to controls, treated with UKA, but without evidence of chondrocalcinosis. Functional outcome and implant survival were assessed in each group. RESULTS The mean follow-up was 10 years. The mean Oxford Knee Score (OKS) at final follow-up was 43, 41 and 41 in H-CCK, R-CCK and control groups (change from baseline OKS was 21, 18 and 15, respectively). The change was significantly higher in H-CCK than in control but was not significantly different in R-CCK. Ten-year survival was 96 % in R-CCK, 86 % in H-CCK and 98 % in controls. Although the survival in H-CCK was significantly worse than in control, only one failure was due to disease progression. CONCLUSION The presence of R-CCK does not influence functional outcome or survival following UKA. Pre-operative radiological evidence of CCK should not be considered to be a contraindication to UKA. H-CCK is associated with significantly improved clinical outcomes but also a higher revision rate compared with controls. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Case control study, Level III.
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- V Kumar
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK.
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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Hamilton TW, Pistritto C, Jenkins C, Mellon SJ, Dodd CAF, Pandit HG, Murray DW. Unicompartmental knee replacement: Does the macroscopic status of the anterior cruciate ligament affect outcome? Knee 2016; 23:506-10. [PMID: 26898765 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2016.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2015] [Revised: 01/09/2016] [Accepted: 01/13/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE ACL damage is associated with progression of arthritis and whilst in the population undergoing joint replacement in the majority of cases the ACL is intact there is a wide spectrum of ACL disease. This study investigated whether the macroscopic status of the ACL affected functional outcome or survival following UKR. METHODS The macroscopic status of the ACL was recorded in 820 cemented Oxford UKRs implanted by two surgeons for the recommended indications. The ACL was considered functionally normal in the setting of anteromedial tibial wear and macroscopically the ACL visually appeared normal or had synovial damage or longitudinal splits. The patients were followed up independently with a mean follow-up of 10.3years (range 5.3 to 16.6). RESULTS More marked ACL macroscopic damage was significantly associated with increasing age, male gender and a more extensive anteromedial tibial defect. Patients with more ACL damage had a significantly lower pre-operative AKSS Objective Score, however no difference in AKSS-Functional or OKS was detected between groups. At 10years no difference in functional outcome or activity level was found between groups. Compared to those with a macroscopically normal ACL at 10years a significantly greater improvement from baseline OKS score was seen in patients with macroscopic ACL abnormalities. At 15years no difference in implant survival, or failure mechanism, was detected between groups. CONCLUSION The macroscopic status of the ACL does not affect long term functional outcomes or implant survival and in the setting of an intact ACL macroscopic status is not a contraindication to mobile bearing UKR. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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- T W Hamilton
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK.
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK; Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK; Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Windmill Road, Oxford, UK
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Pandit H, Hamilton TW, Jenkins C, Mellon SJ, Dodd CAF, Murray DW. The clinical outcome of minimally invasive Phase 3 Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: a 15-year follow-up of 1000 UKAs. Bone Joint J 2016; 97-B:1493-500. [PMID: 26530651 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.97b11.35634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 180] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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There have been concerns about the long-term survival of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). This prospective study reports the 15-year survival and ten-year functional outcome of a consecutive series of 1000 minimally invasive Phase 3 Oxford medial UKAs (818 patients, 393 men, 48%, 425 women, 52%, mean age 66 years; 32 to 88). These were implanted by two surgeons involved with the design of the prosthesis to treat anteromedial osteoarthritis and spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee, which are recommended indications. Patients were prospectively identified and followed up independently for a mean of 10.3 years (5.3 to 16.6). At ten years, the mean Oxford Knee Score was 40 (standard deviation (sd) 9; 2 to 48): 79% of knees (349) had an excellent or good outcome. There were 52 implant-related re-operations at a mean of 5.5 years (0.2 to 14.7). The most common reasons for re-operation were arthritis in the lateral compartment (2.5%, 25 knees), bearing dislocation (0.7%, seven knees) and unexplained pain (0.7%, seven knees). When all implant-related re-operations were considered as failures, the ten-year rate of survival was 94% (95% confidence interval (CI) 92 to 96) and the 15-year survival rate 91% (CI 83 to 98). When failure of the implant was the endpoint the 15-year survival was 99% (CI 96 to 100). This is the only large series of minimally invasive UKAs with 15-year survival data. The results support the continued use of minimally invasive UKA for the recommended indications.
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- H Pandit
- NDORMS, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Oxford OX3 7LD, UK
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- NDORMS, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Oxford OX3 7LD, UK
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals Trust, Windmill Road, Oxford OX3 7LD, UK
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- NDORMS, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Oxford OX3 7LD, UK
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals Trust, Windmill Road, Oxford OX3 7LD, UK
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and NDORMS, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Oxford OX3 7LD, UK
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van Duren BH, Pandit H, Hamilton TW, Fievez E, Monk AP, Dodd CAF, Murray DW. Trans-patella tendon approach for domed lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty does not increase the risk of patella tendon shortening. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2014; 22:1887-94. [PMID: 24917536 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-014-3065-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2013] [Accepted: 05/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Shortening of the patella tendon has been noted after total knee arthroplasty and has been associated with diminished functional outcomes. Traumatic and/or ischaemic injury peri-operatively are suggested causes. The Oxford domed lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) requires a vertical incision through the patella tendon to facilitate orientation of the proximal tibial saw cut; this may induce scarring or impair vascularity of the tendon and can cause shortening. This study investigated the hypothesis that the trans-patella tendon incision increases the incidence of patella tendon shortening after domed lateral UKA when compared to flat lateral UKA performed without the trans-patella tendon incision. METHODS The radiographs of 50 patients who underwent domed lateral UKA, using the trans-patella tendon approach, and a cohort of 30 patients who underwent flat lateral UKA, in which an incision through the patella tendon was not employed, were reviewed retrospectively. The patella tendon length (PTL) and the Insall-Salvati ratio were measured. In addition, pre-operative and post-operative clinical scores were recorded using both the OKS and AKSS. A change in PTL of greater than or equal to 10 % was considered to be significant. RESULTS In the domed lateral UKA group, 13 patients demonstrated a >10 % change in the PTL at 1-year post-surgery (2 shortened and 11 lengthened). In the flat lateral UKA group, nine patients demonstrated a significant change in the PTL at 1-year post-surgery (2 shortened and 7 lengthened). CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that using a trans-patella approach during lateral domed UKA surgery did not significantly increase patella tendon shortening and did not result in reduced clinical outcomes.
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- B H van Duren
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK,
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Thakar C, Alsousou J, Hamilton TW, Willett K. The cost and consequences of proximal femoral fractures which require further surgery following initial fixation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 92:1669-77. [PMID: 21119173 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.92b12.25021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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We evaluated the cost and consequences of proximal femoral fractures requiring further surgery because of complications. The data were collected prospectively in a standard manner from all patients with a proximal femoral fracture presenting to the trauma unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital over a five-year period. The total cost of treatment for each patient was calculated by separating it into its various components. The risk factors for the complications that arose, the location of their discharge and the mortality rates for these patients were compared to those of a matched control group. There were 2360 proximal femoral fractures in 2257 patients, of which 144 (6.1%) required further surgery. The mean cost of treatment in patients with complications was £18,709 (£2606.30 to £60,827.10), compared with £8610 (£918.54 to £45,601.30) for uncomplicated cases (p < 0.01), with a mean length of stay of 62.8 (44.5 to 79.3) and 32.7 (23.8 to 35.0) days, respectively. The probability of mortality after one month in these cases was significantly higher than in the control group, with a mean survival of 209 days, compared with 496 days for the controls. Patients with complications were statistically less likely to return to their own home (p < 0.01). Greater awareness and understanding are required to minimise the complications of proximal femoral fractures and consequently their cost.
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- C Thakar
- Kadoorie Centre for Critical Care Research and Education, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK.
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