Analysis of the causes of primary revision after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: A case series

BACKGROUND Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty(UKA)has great advantages in the treatment of unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis,but its revision rate is higher than that of total knee arthroplasty.AIM To summarize and analyse the causes of revision after UKA.METHODS This is a retrospective case series study in which the reasons for the first revision after UKA are summarized.We analysed the clinical symptoms,medical histories,laboratory test results,imaging examination results and treatment processes of the patients who underwent revision and summarized the reasons for primary revision after UKA.RESULTS A total of 13 patients,including 3 males and 10 females,underwent revision surgery after UKA.The average age of the included patients was 67.62 years.The prosthesis was used for 3 d to 72 months.The main reasons for revision after UKA were improper suturing of the surgical opening(1 patient),osteophytes(2 patients),intra-articular loose bodies(2 patients),tibial prosthesis loosening(2 patients),rheumatoid arthritis(1 patient),gasket dislocation(3 patients),anterior cruciate ligament injury(1 patient),and medial collateral ligament injury with residual bone cement(1 patient).CONCLUSION The causes of primary revision after UKA were gasket dislocation,osteophytes,intra-articular loose bodies and tibial prosthesis loosening.Avoidance of these factors may greatly reduce the rate of revision after UKA,improve patient satisfaction and reduce medical burden.

Analysis of causes for revision in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty

The study by Zhao et al identifies the factors leading to the failure of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty(UKA)in their patients.These factors include substandard suturing of the wound,the presence of osteophytes and intra-articular loose bodies causing impingement,premature loosening of the tibial component,choosing unsuitable patients for the procedure,dislocation of the movable insert,and damage to the anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament.The findings suggest that employing the correct surgical techniques and indications is essential for successful outcomes in the UKA.

Insights into complications after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty

Zhao's study,offers a comprehensive analysis of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty(UKA)revision indications.The study provides a detailed,case-by-case analysis of the factors leading to knee revision surgery in 13 patients.Not only elucidates the complexities of UKA revisions but also underscores the importance of continuous improvement in surgical techniques and the adoption of innovative technologies.

How to manage and avoid revision after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty?

The article by Zhao et al presents a retrospective case series on the reasons for initial revision after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty(UKA).Clarifying the reasons that may cause UKA revision can further reduce the rate of revision UKA,focusing on gasket dislocation,osteophytes,intra-articular loose bodies,and tibial prosthesis loosening.This article provides valuable insights,not only by detailing the revision status of 13 patients who underwent revision after initial UKA but also by providing a comprehensive analysis of the incidence of revision after initial UKA.By reviewing and analyzing the causes,they established references for the early detection of risk factors for revision in clinical practice and for formulating surgical strategies and rehabilitation programmes.This commentary emphasizes the need for a meticulous understanding and an analysis of the revision rate following initial UKA and related management strategies.The implant rates,regional variation,and benefits of uncemented Oxford UKA have been explored,particularly in terms of bone preservation,appropriate surgical techniques,and weight management to control complications and improve patient prognosis.

Outcomes of mobile bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty in medial osteoarthritis knee with and without preoperative genu recurvatum

AIM To compare clinical outcomes of patients with and without preoperative genu recurvatum(GR) following mobile bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty(UKA). METHODS We prospectively followed 176 patients for at least 24 mo who had been treated by unilateral, minimally invasive, Oxford UKA. Patients with medial osteoarthritis(OA) knee and preoperative GR(Group Ⅰ) accounted for 18%(n = 32) and patients without preoperative GR(Group Ⅱ) accounted for the remaining 82%(n = 144). Knee score, pain scores, and functional scores were assessed for each patient and compared between the two groups. The incidence of postoperative GRand the postoperative hyperextension angles also were recorded and analyzed. RESULTS The pain score, knee score and functional score were not significantly different between the two groups. Similarly, the incidence of postoperative GR and the measured hyperextension angles were not significantly different between the two groups. The incidence of postoperative GR was 1/32(3.12%) in Group Ⅰ and 1/144(0.69%) in Group Ⅱ(P = 0.34). The mean postoperative hyperextension angles were 2.40°± 2.19°(range: 1°-7°) for Group Ⅰ and 1.57°± 3.51°(range: 1°-6°) for Group Ⅱ(P = 0.65).CONCLUSION Medial OA of the knee and concomitant GR is not a contraindication for the mobile bearing UKA.

Lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty:A review

Isolated lateral compartment osteoarthritis of the knee is a rare condition affecting approximately 1%of the population,which is ten times less common than osteoarthritis affecting only the medial compartment.Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty(UKA)has many potential advantages over total knee arthroplasty.The benefits of UKA include a smaller incision,preservation of more native tissue(including cruciate ligaments and bone),decreased blood loss,and better overall proprioception.When UKA was first introduced in the 1970s,the outcomes of medial UKA(MUKA)were poor,but the few cases of lateral UKA(LUKA)showed promise.Since that time,there has been a relative paucity of literature focused specifically on LUKA given it is a rare procedure.Refinements in patient selection criteria,implant design,and surgical technique have been made leading to increased popularity.A review of the recent literature reveals that LUKA is associated with excellent long-term clinical outcomes and implant survivorship when performed in properly selected patients.Implant design options include fixed vs mobile bearing as well as metal backed vs all polyethylene tibial component,with improved outcomes noted with fixed bearing designs.Three reasons cited for revision(i.e.,fracture of the femoral component,fracture of the tibial component,and valgus malalignment)had been reported in past literature but not recently.Presently,while rare,the most common cause of failure and need for revision are osteoarthritis progression and aseptic loosening.Despite the need for an occasional revision procedure,the survivorship of LUKA is comparable to MUKA,although it should be noted that outcomes of MUKA have been notably varied.Continued pursuit of improved techniques and implant designs will continue to show LUKA to be an excellent procedure for appropriately indicated patients.

A Research on the Early Effect of Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty for Unicompartment Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Objective: To evaluate the early clinical effect of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) for medial unicompartment osteoarthritis of knee in the old people, providing the evidence for the treatment of clinic. Methods: From January of 2016 to January of 2017, 20 cases of knee osteoarthritis in medial unicompartment were treated by unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. The knee joint range of motion (ROM), visual analogue scale (VAS) and knee functional Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) scores were preoperatively recorded. The loss of blood and time of operation were intraoperative recorded. The satisfaction of patient, knee joint range of motion (ROM) and knee functional special surgical hospital score (HSS score) were postoperatively recorded at one year. Results: All patients have been followed up at an average of twelve months. The operation time was 94 - 135 min, mean 105.6 min. The blood loss was 150 - 500 ml, mean 315 ml. The postoperative HSS and ROM were both reduced. The last follow-up, there were no meniscus subluxation, loose prosthesis, and lateral ventricular osteoarthritis or other complications. Conclusion: Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty has the advantages of small operation trauma, early postoperative effect and quick recovery.

Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: A Perspective from Computer Assisted Navigation

Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty (UKA) is an established procedure for the treatment of unicompartmental arthritis. Success depends on a clear understanding of the principles and kinematics of the knee. Restoration of the physiological axis and soft tissue balancing is the key to a successful outcome. We outline the basic principles of UKA and the role of computer assisted surgery in achieving these goals.

Internal fixation and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty for an elderly patient with patellar fracture and anteromedial osteoarthritis:A case report

BACKGROUND Open reduction and internal fixation(ORIF)is the traditional surgical treatment for patellar fractures,and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty(UKA),especially Oxford UKA,has been increasingly used in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis(OA).However,the process of choosing treatment for patients with both patellar fractures and anteromedial knee OA remains unclear.We present the case of a patient with a patellar fracture and anteromedial OA.CASE SUMMARY We present the case of a 72-year-old woman with a history of bilateral medial compartment OA of the knees and a right Oxford UKA.She also experienced a recent left patellar fracture.ORIF and Oxford UKA were performed in a single stage.The patient showed excellent postoperative clinical results.CONCLUSION ORIF and Oxford UKA can be performed simultaneously for patients with patellar fracture and anteromedial OA on the same knee.

Current Trends in Clinical Practice for the Minimal Invasive Medial Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty

Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty (UKA) is an early alternative surgical procedure for the unicondylar osteoarthritis or damaged knee joint with artificial prosthesis for the release of disabling painful condition and restoring the normal knee functions. Minimally UKA is one of the recent and the majority successful procedures in modern orthopedics for the osteoarthritis which is spreading throughout the worldwide. Recently, many orthopedic surgeons are expanding their abilities in this field. However, it needs good knowledge and well experience for the successful clinical outcomes. The minimal invasive approach is more efficient for short hospital stay and faster postoperative recovery with low morbidity of the patients after UKA. The aim of this article is to emphasize the steps in UKA based on modern facts: function of knee joint, diagnosis, less invasive approach for medial condylar replacement, radiographic evaluation, and earlier recovery, selecting the patient and implant survivorship with review of surgery.

股骨假体对位不齐对骨质疏松患者膝关节内侧单髁置换后外侧间室结构应力的影响

背景:假体对位不齐和患者骨质情况是影响单髁置换预后的重要因素,内侧单髁置换后外侧间室骨关节炎进展是导致其高翻修率的主要并发症。因此,这将成为今后的研究热点。目的:分析不同股骨假体倾斜角度对正常骨质和骨质疏松患者内侧单髁置换后外侧间室结构应力的影响,并探讨骨质疏松与术后外侧间室骨关节炎的相关性。方法:使用经验证的膝关节有限元模型,建立正常骨质(M1)和骨质疏松(M2)单髁置换模型,并分别建立股骨假体倾斜模型(正常骨质组:内倾3°,6°,9°,12°、标准位置0°、外倾3°,6°,9°,12°;骨质疏松组:内倾3°,6°,9°,12°、标准位置0°、外倾3°,6°,9°,12°),共计18种工况。评估不同股骨假体倾斜角度对外侧间室半月板、胫骨软骨和股骨软骨的应力大小和分布的影响。结果与结论:①两组模型外侧间室半月板表面和胫骨软骨表面的高应力值随假体内倾角度的增加而增加,随假体外倾角度的增加而减小,相同工况下骨质疏松组半月板表面的峰值应力大于正常骨质组,但骨质疏松组胫骨软骨表面的峰值应力却小于正常骨质组;②两组模型外侧间室股骨软骨的高应力值随假体内倾和外倾角度的增加而增加,相同工况下骨质疏松组股骨软骨的峰值应力大于正常骨质组;③提示固定平台股骨假体内倾时,正常骨质和骨质疏松膝关节内侧单髁置换后外侧间室结构的应力均将增加,骨质疏松膝关节外侧间室应力增加更为明显;所以单髁置换过程中应特别注意假体安放位置,尽量避免内倾和外倾;同时,研究结果证实了骨质疏松可能会加重内侧单髁置换后外侧间室骨关节炎的进展。

单髁关节置换后患者膝关节等速肌力的特征分析

背景:膝骨关节炎作为导致老年人残疾的重要原因,目前终末期患者可进行单髁关节置换等手术治疗,但单髁置换后患者的肌肉力量恢复情况尚不明确。目的:分析单侧膝骨关节炎患者单髁关节置换后中短期膝关节等速肌力特征,并比较其与健侧的差异,分析患肢肌力的恢复情况。方法:招募2023年6-12月在青岛市市立医院进行单髁关节置换的患者,进行规范化的功能康复锻炼。于术前、术后1,3个月使用A8-2M型多关节等速训练与测试系统检测患者健侧及患侧膝关节伸屈肌峰力矩、最大单次做功,角速度为60(°)/s、关节活动范围为0°-90°。结果与结论:①在角速度60(°)/s时,术前患侧伸肌的峰力矩和最大单次做功均较健侧降低(P<0.05);②术后1个月患侧屈伸肌峰力矩和最大单次做功均较健侧显著降低(P<0.05);同时患侧术后1个月与术前相比,屈伸肌峰力矩及最大单次做功同样显著降低(P<0.05);③术后3个月,患侧屈伸肌峰力矩及屈伸肌最大单次做功与健侧已无显著性差异;同时术后3个月与术前相比,屈伸肌峰力矩已高于术前(P<0.05);④提示单髁关节置换后,经过规范的功能康复,患侧在1个月后肌力恢复较差;但3个月后,患侧肌力已同健侧无明显差异。

绝经后女性体质量指数与内侧单髁置换后疗效的关系

背景:单髁置换后随访中,部分患者出现膝关节疼痛活动受限,其中绝经后肥胖女性最为多见;体质量指数作为衡量身体肥胖程度的重要指标,是否与单髁置换后疗效有关,肥胖是否会影响术后膝关节功能,值得进一步研究。目的:评价绝经后肥胖女性患者行内侧单髁置换后的临床疗效,明确体质量指数对单髁置换后患者生活质量的影响。方法:纳入新疆医科大学第四临床医学院2017年1月至2019年1月因内侧膝关节疼痛并初次行内侧单髁置换的女性绝经患者;根据标准共纳入270例,按照术前体质量指数分为4组:正常组42例(体质量指数18.5-22.9 kg/m^(2)),超重组58例(体质量指数23.0-24.9 kg/m2),肥胖组122例(体质量指数25.0-29.9 kg/m^(2)),重度肥胖组48例(体质量指数≥30 kg/m^(2))。分别比较各组术前、术后及末次随访美国特种外科医院膝关节评分、安大略省西部和麦克马斯特大学骨关节炎指数评分、膝关节活动度、目测类比评分及髋膝踝角;随访并记录患者术后假体使用时间、失效或翻修原因,计算并比较各组假体的有效使用率,采用生存曲线对假体有效使用率进行统计学分析。结果与结论:(1)各组患者间术后随访时间、膝关节活动度、目测类比评分、髋膝踝角比较差异无显著性意义(P>0.05);(2)术后末次随访各组间美国特种外科医院膝关节评分、安大略省西部和麦克马斯特大学骨关节炎指数评分均较术前显著改善(P<0.05),且各组间比较差异有显著性意义(P<0.05),对于美国特种外科医院膝关节评分重度肥胖组改善效果最差;(3)各组术后即刻与末次随访髋膝踝角对比发现,除正常组外(P>0.05),其余各组2个时间点之间差异均有显著性意义(P<0.05);(4)正常、超重、肥胖及重度肥胖组假体有效使用率依次为100%,95%,94%和94%,组间比较差异无显著性意义(χ^(2)=2.532,P=0.469);(5)提示绝经后肥胖女性患者体质量指数值对内侧单髁假体有效使用率无显著影响;肥胖是影响患者术后膝关节功能评分及假体有效使用率的重要因素,单髁置换前后应适当控制体质量,同时女性体质量指数≥30 kg/m^(2)不是单髁置换的最佳适应证,建议行单髁置换的女性患者应将体质量指数控制在30 kg/m^(2)以下。

骨质疏松患者单髁置换过程中股骨假体置入位置优化的有限元分析

背景:骨质疏松患者行单髁置换过程中,股骨假体的合理置入范围尚未见研究,既往的相关研究常建立在正常骨质的单髁置换模型上,而对于非正常骨质模型的力学研究较少。单髁置换后的并发症已经被证实与骨质疏松高度相关。目的:采用有限元法分析Sled固定平台股骨假体冠状倾斜度对骨质疏松患者单髁置换后生物力学的影响,并且寻找骨质疏松与单髁置换后中远期并发症的相关性。方法:基于数字化影像技术获取膝关节和假体的数据,再通过Mimics、Geomagic studio等专用软件建立一个正常骨质膝关节模型。基于已验证的正常骨质膝关节模型,通过改变材料参数创建骨质疏松膝关节模型。以Sled固定平台股骨假体标准位置(0°)为基准,正常骨质组与骨质疏松组分别依次建立股骨假体内、外翻3°,6°,9°,共计14个单髁置换模型,计算并分析所有单髁置换模型中聚乙烯衬垫表面、胫骨假体下松质骨和皮质骨的应力变化。结果与结论:(1)在骨质疏松模型中,聚乙烯衬垫表面和胫骨假体下松质骨的高应力值随股骨假体倾斜角度的增加而增加,胫骨假体下皮质骨表面的高应力值随假体外翻角度的增加而增加,随内翻角度的增加而减小;(2)对于聚乙烯衬垫表面以及胫骨假体下皮质骨表面,骨质疏松组各倾斜角度模型的高应力值均大于正常骨质组中对应的模型;对于胫骨假体下松质骨表面,骨质疏松组各倾斜角度模型的高应力值均小于正常骨质组中对应的模型;(3)骨质疏松可能会引起单髁置换术后膝关节内部结构的生物力学异常,增加术后假体无菌性松动和假体周围骨折的潜在风险;骨质疏松性膝关节行Sled固定平台内侧单髁置换时应尽可能避免股骨假体在冠状面上内翻/外翻。

髌骨形态学对单髁置换后功能恢复和髌股关节排列的影响

背景:髌骨形态学对膝关节单髁置换后疗效的影响研究尚少。目的:基于髌骨Wiberg分型探讨不同髌骨形态对单髁置换后功能恢复和髌股关节排列的影响。方法:对2022年1月至2023年3月在徐州医科大学附属医院接受单髁置换的186例膝关节内侧单间室骨关节炎患者进行了回顾性分析,根据Wiberg分类,分为A组(Ⅰ型,n=43)、B组(Ⅱ型,n=104)和C组(Ⅲ型,n=39)组。比较3组患者的美国特种外科医院膝关节评分、Feller评分和膝前痛发生率,以及放射学资料(髌骨指数、髌骨倾斜角、外侧髌股角)。结果与结论:①WibergⅠ型、Ⅱ型和Ⅲ型髌骨患者术后末次随访时的Feller髌骨评分和美国特种外科医院膝关节评分相比差异无显著性意义(P>0.05);②尽管末次随访时3组患者膝前痛发生率无明显差异,但术后Ⅲ型髌骨患者早期出现过膝前痛的概率明显较高;③虽然不同形态的髌骨能在单髁置换后一定程度上改善髌骨位置,但无论是术前还是术后,Ⅲ型比Ⅰ、Ⅱ型有着更大的髌骨倾斜;④这一发现强调了在单髁置换期间需要对WibergⅢ型髌骨进行量身定制的形态学调整,以提高修复结果。

Finite Element Analysis of Mobile-bearing Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty： The Influence of Tibial Component Coronal Alignment

Background： Controversies about the rational positioning of the tibial component in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty （UKA） still exist. Previous finite element （FE） studies were rare, and the results varied. This FE study aimed to analyze the influence of the tibial component coronal alignment on knee biomechanics in mobile-bearing UKA and find a ration range of inclination angles. Methods： A three-dimensional FE model of the intact knee was constructed from image data of one normal subject. A 1000 N compressive load was applied to the intact knee model for validating. Then a set of eleven UKA FE models was developed with the coronal inclination angles of the tibial tray ranging from 10° valgus to 10° varus. Tibial bone stresses and strains, contact pressures and load distribution in all UKA models were calculated and analyzed under the unified loading and boundary conditions. Results： Load distribution, contact pressures, and contact areas in intact knee model were validated. In UKA models, von Mises stress and compressive strain at proximal medial cortical bone increased significantly as the tibial tray was in valgus inclination 〉4°, which may increase the risk of residual pain. Compressive strains at tibial keel slot were above the high threshold with varus inclination 〉4°, which may result in greater risk of component migration. Tibial bone resection comer acted as a strain-raiser regardless of the inclination angles. Compressive strains at the resected surface slightly changed with the varying inclinations and were not supposed to induce bone resorption and component loosening. Contact pressures and load percentage in lateral compartment increased with the more varus inclination, which may lead to osteoarthritis progression. Conclusions： Static knee biomechanics after UKA can be greatly affected by tibial component coronal alignment. A rauge from 4° valgus to 4° varus inclination oftibial component can be recommended in mobile-bearing UKA.

A modified technique for tibial bone sparing in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty

Background:Previously,the authors modified the surgical technique to preserve tibial bone mass for Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty(UKA).The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical outcomes and values of this modified technique.Methods:Clinical data of 34 consecutive patients who underwent the unilateral modified UKA technique(modified group,34 knees)were retrospectively analyzed.To compare the outcome,a match-paired control group(conventional group,34 knees)of an equal number of patients using the conventional technique system in the same period were selected and matched with respect to diagnosis,age,pre-operative range of motion(ROM),and radiological grade of knee arthrosis.Clinical outcomes including knee Hospital for Special Surgery(HSS)score,ROM,and complications were compared between the two groups.Post-operative radiographic assessments included hip-knee-ankle angle(HKA),joint line change,implant position,and alignment.Results:The mean follow-up time was 38.2±6.3 months.There was no difference in baseline between the two groups.The amount of proximal tibial bone cut in the modified group was significantly less than that of the conventional group(4.7±1.1 mm vs.6.7±1.3 mm,t=6.45,P<0.001).Joint line was elevated by 2.1±1.0 mm in the modified group compared with-0.5±1.7 mm in the conventional group(t=-7.46,P<0.001).No significant differences were observed between the two groups after UKA with respect to HSS score,VAS score,ROM,and HKA.Additionally,the accuracy of the post-operative implant position and alignment was similar in both groups.As for implant size,the tibial implant size in the modified group was larger than that in the conventional group(x^2=4.95,P=0.035).Conclusions:The modified technique for tibial bone sparing was comparable with the conventional technique in terms of clinical outcomes and radiographic assessments.It can preserve tibial bone mass and achieve a larger cement surface on the tibial side.

Glycosaminoglycan Content of the Lateral Compartment Cartilage in Knees Conforming to the Indications for Oxford Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty

Background： The quality of the lateral compartment cartilage is important to preoperative evaluation and prognostic prediction of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty （UKA）. Delayed gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of cartilage （dGEMRIC） enables noninvasive assessment of glycosaminoglycan （GAG） content in cartilage. This study aimed to determine the GAG content of the lateral compartment cartilage in knees scheduled to undergo Oxford medial UKA. Methods： From December 2016 to May 2017, twenty patients （20 osteoarthritic knees） conforming to the indications fbr Oxford medial UKA were included as the osteoarthritis （OA） group, and 20 healthy volunteers （20 knees） paired by sex, knee side, age （±3 years）, and body mass index （BMI） （i3 kg/m2） were included as the control group. The GAG contents of the weight-bearing femoral cartilage （wbFC）, the posterior non-weight-bearing femoral cartilage （pFC）, the lateral femoral cartilage （FC）, and tibial cartilage （TC） were detected using dGEMRIC. The dGEMRIC indices （T1Gd） were calculated in the middle three consecutive slices of the lateral compartment. Paired t-tests were used to compare the T1Gd in each region of interest between the OA group and control group. Results： The average age and BMI in the two groups were similar. In the OA group, TIGd of FC and TC was 386.7 ± 50.7 ms and 429.6 ± 59.9 ins, respectively. In the control group, T1Gd of FC and TC was 397.5 ± 52.3 ms and 448.6 ±62.5 ms, respectively. The respective T 1Gd ofwbFC and pFC was 380.0 ± 47.8 ms and 391.0 ± 66.3 ms in the OA group and 400.3 ± 51.5 ms and 393.6 ± 57.9 ms in the control group. Although the T 1Gd ofwbFC and TC tended to be lower in the OA group than the control group, there was no significant difference between groups in the TIGd in any of the analyzed cartilage regions （P value ofwbFC, pFC, FC, and TC was 0.236, 0.857, 0.465, and 0.324, respectively）. Conclusions： The GAG content of the lateral compartment cartilage in knees confonning to indications for Oxford medial UKA is similar with those of age- and BMl-matched participants without OA.

Influence of patellofemoral joint degeneration on clinical outcomes after medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty

Background:Patellofemoral joint(PFJ)degeneration has traditionally been regarded as a contraindication to unicompartmental knee arthroplasty(UKA).More recently,some researchers have proposed that PFJ degeneration can be ignored in medial UKA,and others have proposed that this change should be reviewed in PFJ degenerative facets and severity.This study aimed to systematically evaluate the effect of PFJ degeneration on patient-reported outcome measures(PROMs)and revision rates after medial UKA.Methods:Electronic databases(PubMed,Embase,Web of Science,etc.)were searched for studies assessing the influence of PFJ degeneration on medial UKA.A random-effects meta-analysis was conducted for the Oxford knee score(OKS),Knee society score(KSS),and revision rates and stratified by PFJ degenerative facets(medial/lateral/trochlear/unspecified),severe PFJ degeneration(bone exposed),and bearing type(mobile/fixed).Heterogeneity was assessed by the Cochran Q test statistic and chi-squared tests with the I-squared statistic.Results:A total of 34 articles with 7007 knees(2267 with PFJ degeneration)were included(5762 mobile-bearing and 1145 fixed-bearing and 100 unspecified).Slight to moderate degenerative changes in the medial and trochlear facets did not decrease the OKS and KSS,and only lateral facets significantly decreased the OKS(mean difference[MD]=-2.18,P<0.01)and KSS(MD=-2.61,P<0.01).The severity degree of PFJ degeneration had no additional adverse effect on the OKS,KSS,or revision rates.For mobile-bearing UKA,only lateral PFJ degeneration significantly decreased the OKS(MD=-2.21,P<0.01)and KSS(MD=-2.44,P<0.01).For fixed-bearing UKA,no correlation was found between PROMs/revision rates and PFJ degeneration.Conclusion:For medial mobile-bearing UKA,slight to moderate degenerative changes in the PFJ,except lateral facet,did not compromise PROMs or revision rates.For medial fixed-bearing UKA,although it might not be conclusive enough,PROMs or revision rates were not adversely affected by PFJ degeneration(regardless of the facet).

微创单髁置换术对膝关节单间室骨关节炎患者术后膝关节及平衡功能恢复的影响

目的探讨微创单髁置换术对膝关节单间室骨关节炎患者术后膝关节及平衡功能恢复的影响。方法选取2020年9月至2023年6月在新乡医学院第一附属医院接受治疗的70例膝关节单间室骨关节炎患者为研究对象,对其临床资料进行回顾性分析,依据治疗方式分为全膝置换组(29例,接受全膝关节置换术)和单髁置换组(41例,接受单髁膝关节置换术)。比较两组手术相关指标、手术前后膝关节功能、平衡功能及术后3个月影像学指标变化。统计两组术后并发症。结果与全膝置换组比较,单髁置换组手术时间和住院时间缩短,术中出血量减少,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05),两组术后引流量差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。与术前比较,术后3、6个月两组美国特种外科医院(HSS)膝关节评分均逐渐增加,且术后3、6个月单髁置换组HSS量表评分高于全膝置换组(P<0.05)。与术前比较,术后3、6个月两组Berg平衡量表(BBS)评分均逐渐增加,且术后3、6个月单髁置换组BBS量表评分高于全膝置换组(P<0.05)。术后3个月,两组假体影像学参数比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。两组术后并发症总发生率差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论全膝关节置换和单髁膝关节置换两种术式均可有效改善膝关节单间室骨关节炎患者术后膝关节功能,安全有效,但单髁膝关节置换术在缩短手术时间和住院时间,恢复机体平衡功能方面具有一定优势。