Preliminary results of an uncemented trabecular metal tibial component in total knee arthroplasty

J Arthroplasty. 2009 Sep;24(6):941-4. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2008.06.018. Epub 2008 Jul 31.

Abstract

Trabecular metal has several theoretical advantages for the long-term survival of a tibial component. We report the results of a prospective cohort of 105 consecutive primary total knee arthroplasties using an uncemented trabecular metal (tantalum) tibial component at a minimum 3-year follow-up (range, 36-56 months). There was a significant improvement in Oxford Knee scores and Short Form-12 scores postoperatively. There was no radiolucency at the implant-bone interface on any postoperative radiograph. There has been one (1%) revision of the tibial component for trauma. The 3-year results using this prosthesis are as good as those published for the commonly used cemented prostheses. Longer follow-up is required to see whether these results are maintained over time.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / adverse effects
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / instrumentation*
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / methods*
  • Bone Cements
  • Cohort Studies
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Knee Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Knee Joint / physiology
  • Knee Joint / surgery
  • Knee Prosthesis* / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoarthritis, Knee / surgery
  • Prospective Studies
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Radiography
  • Tantalum* / adverse effects
  • Tibia*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Bone Cements
  • Tantalum