Implant Interface Debonding After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A New Cause for Concern?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aseptic loosening has long been an associated etiology for revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Methods

This case series investigates commonalities between 9 patients who underwent revision TKA and were found to have complete debonding at the cement-implant interface of a femoral and/or tibial component within the past 2 years.

Results

Only 3 preoperative radiographs were indicative of aseptic loosening, and all patients had an infectious etiology ruled out.

Conclusions

This case series and other similar reports suggest that there may be a growing concern for debonding as a modern form of aseptic loosening. Further research through American Joint Replacement Registry and other national databases will need to be conducted to better understand if th

SUBMITTER: Sadauskas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7772444 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature