Outcome after isolated polyethylene tibial insert exchange in revision total knee arthroplasty.
We identified 45 knees in 42 patients who had an isolated tibial insert exchange for a failed primary knee arthroplasty with a minimum of 2 years of follow-up. The mean age at revision was 68 years, and the mean time to revision was 80 months. Thirty patients completed follow-up questionnaires (Oxford Knee Score, University Of California Activity Index score, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index [WOMAC], and Short Form 12) with a mean follow-up of 58 months. Patients' current scores were compared with preoperative scores in 14 knees. Four patients (9%) were subsequently revised. Significant improvement was seen in the Oxford Knee Score, Short Form 12 physical component, and all WOMAC domains, but only 58% of patients had a clinically successful result by global WOMAC score. When patients are selected appropriately, an isolated liner exchange can significantly improve the function of the knee.
Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia and Vancouver Acute Health Services, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Richard P
RP
Baker
Bassam A
BA
Masri
Nelson V
NV
Greidanus
Donald S
DS
Garbuz
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020959:Polyethylene; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013977:Tibia / Q000601:surgery*
D020959:Polyethylene