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  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan.

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|September 4, 1999
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Total knee arthroplasty with the Miller Galante system showed worsening varus alignment over time. Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) wear in the medial joint correlated with this alignment change.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) aims to restore knee function and alignment.
  • Long-term outcomes and potential alignment shifts after TKA require ongoing investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate changes in limb alignment after TKA using the Miller Galante knee system.
  • To investigate the relationship between polyethylene wear and alignment changes over an extended follow-up period.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 20 knees treated with Miller Galante TKA.
  • Radiographic assessment of limb alignment and measurement of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) thickness at baseline and follow-up (mean 87.4 months).

Main Results:

  • Seventeen of 20 knees exhibited varus alignment postoperatively.

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  • Significant progression towards varus alignment was observed during the follow-up period.
  • Significant reduction in medial UHMWPE thickness was noted, correlating positively with the degree of varus alignment.

    • Conclusions:

    • UHMWPE wear in the medial femorotibial compartment may contribute to the progression of varus alignment after Miller Galante TKA.
    • Optimal component implantation aligning the mechanical axis with the component center is crucial to prevent alignment deterioration and minimize wear.