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Knee

MINIMUM FIVE-YEAR FOLLOW-UP OF A NOVEL 3D-PRINTED TIBIAL BASEPLATE FOR CEMENTLESS TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY

The Knee Society (TKS) 2020 Members Meeting, held online, 10–12 September 2020.



Abstract

Introduction

Cementless TKA offers the potential for strong fixation through biologic fixation technology as compared to cemented TKA where fixation is achieved through mechanical integration of the cement. Few mid-term results are available for newer cementless TKA designs that have used additive manufacturing (3-D printing) for component design. The purpose of this study is to present minimum 5-year clinical outcomes and implant survivorship of a specific cementless TKA using a novel 3-D printed tibial baseplate.

Methods

This is a single institution registry review of the prospectively obtained data on 296 cementless TKA using a novel 3-D printed tibial baseplate with minimum 5-year follow-up. Outcomes were determined by comparing pre- and post-operative Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (KOOS JR) scores and pre- and post-operative 12 item Veterans RAND/Short Form Health Survey (VR/SF-12). Aseptic loosening as well as revision for any reason were the endpoints used to determine survivorship at 5 years.

Results

At minimum 5-year follow-up, the KOOS JR score improved from 34.88 pre-operatively to 84.29 post-operatively (p-values = 0.0001), the VR/SF-12 scores improved from PH − 31.98 pre-operatively to 42.80 post-operatively (p-values = 0.0001) and the MH − 37.24 pre-operatively to 55.16 post-operatively (p-value = 0.0001). Eleven revisions were performed for an overall revision rate of 2.94% - including 5 PJI (1.34%), 3 loosening (0.80%), 1 instability (0.27%), 2 pain (0.53%). The overall 5-year survivorship was 97.1% and survivorship for aseptic loosening as the endpoint was 98.40%. The survivorship of the 3-D printed porous tibial component was 99.2%.

Conclusion

This 3-D printed tibial baseplate and cementless total knee system shows excellent survivorship at 5-year follow-up. The design of this implant and the ability to obtain cementless fixation offers promise for excellent long-term durability.