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In Vitro Application of a Wireless Sensor in Flexion-Extension Gap Balance of Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
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In Vitro Application of a Wireless Sensor in Flexion-Extension Gap Balance of Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty

Published on: May 5, 2023

Cementless unicondylar knee arthroplasty.

Alexander D Liddle1, Hemant Pandit, David W Murray

  • 1Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Botnar Research Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford OX3 7LD, UK.

The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|July 6, 2013
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Modern cementless unicondylar knee arthroplasty (UKA) shows improved results and radiographic appearances compared to cemented implants. Early data suggest a survival advantage for cementless fixation in specific UKA designs.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Biomaterials engineering
  • Medical device design

Background:

  • Cementless fixation is gaining traction in unicondylar knee arthroplasty (UKA).
  • Early cementless UKA designs faced challenges with fixation reliability, limiting adoption.
  • Advancements in modern cementless UKA designs have led to superior outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the rationale behind cementless unicondylar knee arthroplasty.
  • To summarize clinical trial results for cementless UKA.
  • To highlight key technical considerations for cementless UKA implantation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of published clinical trials on cementless unicondylar knee arthroplasty.
  • Analysis of radiographic appearances of cementless versus cemented UKA implants.
Keywords:
CementlessRevision rateUnicondylar knee arthroplasty

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  • Examination of joint registry data for survival analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Modern cementless UKA designs exhibit excellent results.
    • Improved radiographic appearances are noted with cementless implants compared to cemented ones.
    • Early joint registry data indicate a survival advantage for a specific cementless UKA design.

    Conclusions:

    • Cementless fixation is a viable and increasingly popular option for unicondylar knee arthroplasty.
    • Contemporary cementless UKA designs offer significant advantages over earlier iterations.
    • Awareness of technical aspects is crucial for successful cementless UKA surgery.