Hybrid total knee arthroplasty analysis of component failures at an average of 15 years

J Arthroplasty. 2007 Dec;22(8):1112-5. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2007.04.007.

Abstract

Hybrid total knee arthroplasty in which the femoral component is cementless and the tibial component is cemented remains controversial. We report on the long-term results of 65 total knee arthroplasties followed for an average of 15 years. There were 18 revisions (27%); of these, 11 were femoral component revisions. The overall implant survival with revision as the end point was estimated as 64% at 15 years. The femoral component survivorship at 15 years was 72%. Because of the high failure rate, hybrid fixation on the femoral side with this design has been abandoned at our institution; but hybrid fixation with a trabecular metal tibia is currently under investigation.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prosthesis Failure*
  • Reoperation
  • Time Factors