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Body Mass Index is Not Associated with Risk for Mechanical Loosening Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Analysis from the American Joint Replacement Registry Author links open overlay panel Ryland Kagan MD 1, Dencel A. García Vélez MD 2, Christopher E. Pelt MD 3, J. Ryan Martin MD 4, Jason M. Jennings MD, DPT 5, Ayushmita De ...
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What is Correction of a Loose Knee Replacement? Reoperation of a total knee replacement to correct a loosened prosthesis as a result of wear and tear of the prosthetic joint surfaces is …
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Total knee replacement surgery, formally known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), is considered the gold-standard treatment for end-stage knee osteoarthritis.Most patients report significant improvements in functional status after successful completion of a …
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The use of megaprosthesis for comminuted periprosthetic fracture after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) causes early functional recovery [2]. However, aseptic loosening of the implant has been a major complication in the long-term outcome of total knee replacement with megaprosthesis in nononcologic settings [1, 3].
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Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of nuclear imaging modalities in the detection of aseptic loosening of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Materials and methods: MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews were searched from database inception to December 2018 in accordance with Preferred Reporting …
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Total knee replacement is one of the most successful procedures in orthopedic medicine. This is due to the substantial pain relief and restoration of function patients experience after a knee replacement. With newer implant …
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Total knee replacement (TKR) ... However, several there are several potential complications of knee arthroplasty: aseptic loosening 11. most common complication. can occur up to 20 years post implant. tibial component more commonly affected than the femoral component. periprosthetic infection 11.
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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) or total knee replacement (TKR) is a common orthopaedic surgery that involves replacing the articular surfaces (femoral condyles and tibial plateau) of the knee joint with smooth metal and highly cross-linked polyethylene plastic. TKA aims to improve the quality of life of individuals with end-stage osteoarthritis by reducing pain and increasing function, and …
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Abstract. Background: Complications and revision surgeries after Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) have increased.Aseptic loosening, instability and infection are the major causes of TKA failure. For many years, nuclear medicine (NM) imaging was helpful to frame a …
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Surgical replacement of the knee, also called total knee arthroplasty (TKA), is one of the most successful and cost-effective interventions in modern medicine [], but TKA is not without risk or complication.As a major surgical procedure typically performed on older patients, who often have comorbid conditions, TKA is subject to both immediate and delayed …
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In total knee arthroplasty (TKA), isolated aseptic loosening (IAL) requires the replacement of prosthetic components, with ongoing debate regarding the effectiveness of partial component revision (PCR) compared to total component revision (TCR). This study aims to compare implant survival and surgical outcomes between PCR and TCR in the context of IAL.
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Almasarei H Loosening of knee prosthesis. Case study, Radiopaedia (Accessed on 25 Jan 2025) https://doi/10.53347/rID-56877
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SPECT/CT combines scintigraphy with a CT scan forming a 3-dimensional reconstruction of bone-tracer uptake patterns. It has become a fundamental component of the work-up of a painful total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The addition of an arthrogram is purported to improve its diagnostic yield. The aim of this study was to assess whether the addition of a …
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7 Common Loosening Knee Replacement Symptoms To Know. If a knee replacement becomes loose, it can cause significant discomfort and limit the ability for knee movement. For some, that can mean difficulty running, …
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With increasing life expectancy, the demand for knee replacement has continuously risen over the past decades 1.Despite the use of antibiotic prophylaxis and improved aseptic surgical techniques, periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) still occurs in 1% to 5% of patients who undergo primary arthroplasty 2,3.Adequate treatment of PJI is mandatory to achieve a successful, …
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Wear and loosening in total knee arthroplasty: a quick review J Knee Surg. 2015 Apr;28(2):139-44. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1398375. Epub 2014 Dec 24. Authors ... Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / adverse effects* Bone Transplantation Corrosion ...
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Furthermore, complications such as infection, implant loosening, or improper surgical technique can also increase the risk of buckling after TKR. These issues compromise the integrity of the joint, leading to instability and potentially buckling episodes. ... Yes, buckling after total knee replacement can significantly impact your overall ...
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Bone scintigraphy (BS) is frequently ordered to investigate cause of failure following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Its correlation of component loosening with intraoperative findings (IFs) at the time of revision TKA (rTKA) has not been well studied. This study investigated correlations between the preoperatively obtained radiologist report (RR) of BS, preoperatively …
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With increasing life expectancy, the demand for knee replacement has continuously risen over the past decades 1.Despite the use of antibiotic prophylaxis and improved aseptic surgical techniques, periprosthetic joint …
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TKA Revision is most commonly performed to address aseptic loosening, fracture, instability, ... Distal femoral replacement. Salvage procedure used in both oncologic and non-oncologic cases. ... when compared to the standard medial parapatellar approach for revision total knee arthroplasties, the oblique rectus snip approach shows no difference ...
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PJI is a devasting complication of unicompartmental (UKR) or total knee replacements (TKR), for both the patient and surgeon. The incidence of PJI in primary TKRs is reported to be 0.5–3.9%, and <1% in primary UKRs, although reported rates vary significantly and are often underreported in national joint registries. 1 The current incidence of revision total …
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Implant Loosening and Wear. For a total knee replacement to function properly, an implant must remain firmly attached to the bone. During the initial surgery, the implant was either cemented into the bone or press-fit to allow bone to grow onto the surface of the implant.
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Aseptic loosening of the tibial component following total knee replacement (TKR) is the leading cause of revision (Gøthesen et al. Citation 2013).Higher risk of revision for aseptic loosening has been reported for mobile-bearing TKRs than fixed bearing designs in recent registry-based studies (Graves et al. Citation 2011, Namba et al. Citation 2012, Gøthesen et al. …
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Any of the components in a knee replacement can become loose (femoral, tibial, or patellar components). The pain from a loose knee replacement can be debilitating or be tolerable. When tolerable and non-limiting, it can be …
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Body Mass Index is Not Associated with Risk for Mechanical Loosening Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Analysis from the American Joint Replacement Registry Ryland Kagan, MD, Dencel A. García Vélez, MD, Christopher E. Pelt, MD, J. Ryan ... 70 The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), which collects data from over 1,300 sites in
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Surgeons may opt for total knee replacement, which involves replacing the entire knee joint, or partial knee replacement when only one compartment of the joint is damaged. The choice of procedure largely hinges on the extent of damage, patient-specific factors, and the anticipated outcomes. ... Managing knee replacement loosening requires a ...
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Loosening of Knee Prosthesis. Frontal radiograph of the left knee from 4 years earlier demonstrates normal post-operative appearance of prosthesis with no periprosthetic lucency (left).
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Worldwide registry data show failure of total knee replacements on the order of less than 1% per year [17,18,19].Aseptic loosening in most series makes up the bulk of failures, ranging from 22.8 to 31.2% [3, 23].Much has …
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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective surgery for osteoarthritis [].Last year, over 55,000 operations were performed in Australia [].Aseptic loosening is the most common reason for revision of primary total knee replacements in Australia and remains the major factor limiting the survival of joint replacements.
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Factors such as the quality of the surgical technique used and the type and fit of the knee implant can also contribute to a knee replacement loosening. If the knee replacement is not properly aligned or positioned during surgery, it could lead to uneven wear and ultimately cause the implant to loosen. The Patient's Weight and Activity Level
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