Tibial Fixation Without Screws in Cementless Knee Arthroplasty

Ian P. Holloway*, Patrick J. Lusty, William L. Walter, William K. Walter, Bernie A. Zicat

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Abstract

This study reexamines the clinical and radiologic results of the first 216 cases of a cementless fixed-bearing tibial tray without screw holes in 191 patients at 7.6-year follow-up (range, 5-10 years). Mean Hospital for Special Surgery scores improved from 54/100 preoperatively to 84/100 postoperatively. Four tibial baseplates were revised. Five polyethylene inserts were revised. The overall reoperation rate was 12%. Four percent of tibial baseplates had incomplete nonprogressive radiolucent lines involving 1 or 2 of 10 defined zones. Overall tibial osteolysis rate was 4.1%. All tibial components were stable by radiographic technique. We conclude that this tibial tray provides reliable stability without the use of screws at medium-term follow-up. The polyethylene failure rate is a concern. Crown

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)46-51
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Arthroplasty
Volume25
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • cementless fixation
  • hydroxyapatite
  • knee arthroplasty
  • tibial fixation

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