The need for hip and knee replacement surgery is increasing. Enhanced recovery programmes, where patients mobilise quickly and safely after surgery, have been adopted now in many hospitals. There are anecdotal reports of Primary Care Trusts raising thresholds for referral for surgery based on patients' Body Mass Index (BMI). The aim of this study was to evaluate the early outcome of hip and knee arthroplasty in obese patients (BMI>30) enrolled in the enhanced recovery programme. Between March 2010 and January 2011, 672 patients were enrolled in our enhanced recovery programme. 316 patients (47%) were classified as obese (BMI>30, range 30-39). There was no significant difference in the length of stay: 4.58 days in the obese patients and 4.44 days in the non-obese. There was also no difference in the rates of superficial infections or oozy wounds. Knee replacements was performed more commonly than hip replacements in the obese group. There was no significant difference in the early outcome of hip and knee replacement surgery in patients with a higher Body Mass Index when undergoing lower limb arthroplasty through the enhanced recovery programme. These patients should continue to be offered surgery when clinically indicated

Perioperative blood management remains a challenge during total hip and total knee arthroplasty (THA and TKA, respectively). The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of body mass index (BMI) on blood transfusion in THA and TKA. We retrospectively evaluated 2399 patients, of whom 896 underwent THA and 1503 had TKA. A variety of outcome variables were assessed for their relationship to BMI which was stratified using the World Health Organization (WHO) classification scheme (Normal <25 kg/m2, Overweight 25–30, and Obese >30). Increased BMI was found to be protective of blood transfusion in both THA and TKA patients. Among THA patients, transfusion rates were 34.8%, 27.6% and 21.9% for normal, overweight and obese categories respectively (p = 0.002). TKA transfusion rates were 17.3%, 11.4% and 8.3% for the same categorization of BMI (p = 0.002). No trends were identified for a relationship between BMI and deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, discharge location, length of stay, 30-day readmission rate and preoperative hemoglobin level. Elevated BMI was significantly associated with decreased age, increased Hemoglobin A1c, increased baseline creatinine, increased OR time, increased American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score and increased estimated blood loss in both THA and TKA patients. There was a statistically significant trend toward increased deep surgical site infection in THA patients (p = 0.043)

Introduction. Maximizing efficiency in total knee replacement surgery is desirable and one of the key aspects is optimum utilization of available theatre time allocation. The level of complexity of the pathology is often one of the determinants of the length of operative time. Body mass index (BMI) has also been positively correlated with operative time. However, two patients with the same BMI but different body habitus (central obesity vs generalized obesity) may present different challenges during surgery. An index focusing on the anthropometry of the lower limb (supra-patella index SPI) has been proposed and we hypothesize that it correlates more closely with operative time than BMI. Method. BMI and SPI were determined in all patients recruited into a prospective trial of a specific knee implant. All patients were operated on by one of two surgeons in a standardized manner. Data including operative time and tourniquet time were determined. Results. Data for BMI was available on 50 patients and 46 patients had SPI values. The mean BMI was 34, 3 (sd 7.6) and 74% of patients were obese. The mean SPI was 2, 3 (sd 3.2). Both the BMI and SPI correlated with operative time and tourniquet time using the Spearman rank-order correlation coefficient. The BMI correlated marginally better with the operative time and the SPI correlated marginally better with the tourniquet time. Conclusion. Both BMI and SPI correlated with operative time. Both indices can be used as predictors of operative time. ONE DISCLOSURE

Aim. Computer-navigated total knee arthroplasty has been shown to improve the outcome in outliers with consistent results. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of computer-navigated knee arthroplasty with respect to deformity and body mass index (BMI). Materials and Methods. Data was prospectively collected for 117 consecutive patients undergoing primary computer-navigated total knee arthroplasty using Ci Brainlab system with J&J PFC PS implants by a single surgeon utilising a tibia cut first, gap-balancing technique. Pre-operative and post-operative long-leg films, weight-bearing, films were taken and the long-axis was measured by a single observer. Intra-operative computer navigation long-axis values were stored as screenshots intra-operatively after registration and after implant was cemented. BMI, range of motion (ROM), SF 36 and Oxford knee scores were recorded both before surgery and on follow-up. Minimum 2-year follow-up. Eight patients were lost to follow-up and 8 had incomplete 2 year data. Data was analysed using the Chi-squared test for categorical variables and the t-test for continuous variables. Results. Eighty-four (83.2%) female, 17 (16.8%) male patients age 65.3±6.9 years with a pre-operative BMI of 27.2±4.1 (18.6 to 40.0). Eighty-eight (87.1%) met the Singapore definition of overweight with BMI>23 kg/m2. Forty-two (41.6%) had a BMI>27.5 kg/m2 indicative of obesity in Singapore. Pre-operative radiographic axis was 9.3±10.6° varus. Thirty (29.7%) patients had a pre-operative coronal plane deformity of more than 15°. Meanoperative duration 96.0±10.7 mins. Post-operative radiographic axis was 0.05±3.0° valgus. Significant improvement was seen in knee extension, knee flexion, SF 36 and Oxford knee scores at 2 years. No significant improvement in extensor lag and straight leg-raising at 2 years. Pre-operative axis >15° was not significantly related to operative duration. BMI>23 kg/m2 was significantly related to longer operative time (88.8±10.8 vs. 97.1±10.3 min, p<0.021). BMI >27.5 kg/m2 not significantly related to operative duration, pre-operative SF36 or Oxford knee scores. Post-operative axis deviation of more than 3° not significantly related to BMI > 23 or 27.5 kg/m2, similar to post-implant navigation axis. BMI >23 kg/m2 not significantly related to 2 year SF36, Oxford knee score and range of motion at 2 years. BMI >27.5 kg/m2 not significantly related to 2 year SF36 or Oxford knee scores. Conclusion. Although restoration of coronal alignment even in deformity >15° is possible with computer navigation, post-operative extensor lag and weakness is still a problem determined by pre-operative extensor lag and weakness in straight leg raising. Computer navigation is useful when exposure and landmarks to assess alignment are difficult such as in obesity where the standard external tibia jig doesn't sit well with the thick subcutaneous layer and for determining the epicondylar axis of the femur in a deep wound. Despite the technical challenges of performing a total knee arthroplasty with obesity, BMI is not a determinant of functional scores when computer navigation is used

Obesity is an increasing public health concern associated with increased perioperative complications and expense in lumbar spine fusions. While open and mini-open fusions such as transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) and minimally invasive TLIF (MIS-TLIF) are more challenging in obese patients, new MIS procedures like oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion (OLLIF) may improve perioperative outcomes in obese patients relative to TLIF and MIS-TLIF. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of obesity on perioperative outcomes in OLLIF, MIS-TLIF, and TLIF. This is a retrospective cohort study. We included patients who underwent OLLIF, MIS-TLIF, or TLIF on three or fewer spinal levels at a single Minnesota hospital after conservative therapy had failed. Indications included in this study were degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, spondylosis, herniation, stenosis, and scoliosis. We measured demographic information, body mass index (BMI), surgery time, blood loss, and hospital stay. We performed summary statistics to compare perioperative outcomes in MIS-TLIF, OLLIF, and TLIF. We performed multivariate regression to determine the effects of BMI on perioperative outcomes controlling for demographics and number of levels on which surgeries were operated. OLLIF significantly reduces surgery time, blood loss, and hospital stay compared to MIS-TLIF, and TLIF for all levels. MIS-TLIF and TLIF do not differ significantly except for a slight reduction in hospital stay for two-level procedures. On multivariate analysis, a one-point increase in BMI increased surgery time by 0.56 ± 0.47 minutes (p = 0.24) in the OLLIF group, by 2.8 ± 1.43 minutes (p = 0.06) in the MIS-TLIF group, and by 1.7 ± 0.43 minutes (p < 0.001) in the TLIF group. BMI has positive effects on blood loss for TLIF (p < 0.001) but not for OLLIF (p = 0.68) or MIS-TLIF (p = 0.67). BMI does not have significant effects on length of hospital stay for any procedure. Obesity is associated with increased surgery time and blood loss in TLIF and with increased surgery time in MIS-TLIF. Increased surgery time may be associated with increased perioperative complications and cost. In OLLIF, BMI does not affect perioperative outcomes. Therefore, OLLIF may reduce the disparity in outcomes and cost between obese and non-obese patients

Introduction

Total hip replacement (THR) patients are often considered a homogenous group whereas in reality, patients are heterogeneous. Variation in revision rates between patient groups suggest that implants are exposed to different environmental conditions in different patients [1]. Previous reports suggest that for every unit increase of BMI, there is a 2% increased risk of revision of a THR [2]. The aim of this study was to better understand the effect of patient-specific characteristics such as BMI on hip motions and to explore the possible impact on wear.

Introduction

Accurate prosthetic cup placement is very important in total hip arthroplasty (THA). When the surgeon is impacting the acetabular cup, it is assumed that the patient's pelvis is perpendicular to the operating table. In reality the pelvis may not be truly lateral, and error in patient positioning may influence the resultant cup orientation.

The use of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMS) has been critical to the success of total joint arthroplasty (TJA). They have made possible the evaluations of new implants, materials and surgical techniques that have been essential to the development of these technologies. PROMS have had a major impact on the decisions that surgeons make regarding treatment and care of patients. However, there are serious limitations of PROMS. They are useless in the first few weeks after surgery. They provide very little objective functional information to which health care providers can respond in the early, critical post-operative period. PROMS do not objectively measure specific outcome measures (e.g. ROM, distance walked). PROMS are also cumbersome and time consuming to use. Joint specific surface sensors are emerging to allow objective measurements of specific functional outcomes of knee surgery. This allows an examination of the factors that might affect these functional outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of age, gender, BMI and pain following TKA on ROM and activity measured using a joint specific surface sensor.

Background

There are different opinions amongst surgeons as to the selection criteria for UKR with regards to age and BMI. Many surgeons perceive higher rates of failure in young or overweight patients or often choose TKR for elderly patients.

Introduction/Aim

Outcomes for guided motion primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in obese patients are unknown.

Introduction. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective surgical intervention, which alleviates pain and improves function and health-related quality of life in patients with end-stage arthritis of the knee joint. With improvements in anesthesia, general health care, and surgical techniques, this procedure has become widely accepted for use in very elderly patients. However, many elderly patients tend to have compromised function and low reserve capabilities of organs and are therefore likely to develop various complications during the perioperative period. Thus, elderly patients often hesitate to undergo simultaneous bilateral TKA (SBTKA). Our purpose was to report the short-term results and clinical complications of octogenarians undergoing SBTKA. Materials and Methods. Between 2015 and 2016 all patients greater than 80years of age who underwent SBTKA by a single surgeon were retrospectively evaluated demographics, comorbidity, complications, and 30days mortality following SBTKA. Arthroplasty was performed sequentially under general anesthesia by one team led by primary surgeon. After the first knee, the patient's cardiopulmonary status was assessed by anesthesiology to determine whether or not to begin the second side. Cardiopulmonary decompensation, such as significant shifts in heart rate, oxygen saturation or blood pressure, was not showed. Then the second procedure was undertaken. Inclusion criteria of this study was underlying diseases were osteoarthritis. Exclusion criteria were (1) previous knee surgery; (2) underlying diseases were osteonecrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, fracture, and others. Fifty-seven patients with an average age of 82.7years were identified. The results of these procedures were retrospectively compared with those of patients greater than 80years of age of 89 patients unilateral TKA (UTKA) that had been performed by the same surgeon. Results. The study groups did not differ significantly with regard to age, gender, or body mass index. The mean age was 82.7years with a mean body mass index of 25.8 for the SBTKA group, compared with 84.0years with a mean body mass index of 24.9 for the UBTKA group. The length of hospital stay was longer in SBTKA groups. There was no serious complication. No deaths, no pulmonary embolisms and no nerve paralysis occurred within 30days in both groups. There was one wound problem in SBTKA group, compared 10 wound problem in UBTKA group; this difference was significant. Three deliriums occurred in SBTKA group, compared 13 deliriums in UBTKA group; this difference was significant. Minor complications included urinary tract infection, decubitus ulcer, transfusion reaction and ileus were noted seven in SBTKA group, compared in 11 UBTKA group; this difference was not significant. Conclusions. Complications and mortality are not higher for SBTKA compared to UTKA, SBTKA can be a safe and effective option for octogenarians

We analysed the clinical data of 858 consecutive primary total hip and knee replacement patients to establish how age, ASA grade, body mass index and a simplified cognitive score correlate with the length of hospital stay and early complication rates. We further used statistical regression analysis to study how hospital stay and complication rates correlate with different pre-operative grading systems based on combinations of age, ASA grade, body mass index and a cognitive score. The results indicate that age and ASA grade correlate significantly with both length of hospital stay and complication rates, while body mass index correlated poorly with both. A grading system based on a combination of age and ASA grade (the AA Grade) correlated significantly with both length of hospital stay and complication rates. Adding body mass index or a cognitive score did not significantly add to the correlation. We discuss the relevance of this simple grading system and how it might contribute to pre-operative risk assessment and peri-operative planning

Introduction. The purpose of this study was to characterize the recovery of physical activity following knee arthroplasty by means of step counts and flight counts (flights of stairs) measured using a smartphone-based care platform. Methods. This is a secondary data analysis on the treatment cohort of a multicenter prospective trial evaluating the use of a smartphone-based care platform for primary total and unicondylar joint arthroplasty. Participants in the treatment arm that underwent primary total or unicondylar knee arthroplasty and had at least 3 months of follow-up were included (n=367). Participants were provided the app with an associated smart watch for measuring several different health measures including daily step and flight counts. These measures were monitored preoperatively, and the following postoperative intervals were selected for review: 2–4 days, 1 month, 1.5 month, 3 months and 6 months. The data are presented as mean, standard deviation, median, and interquartile range (IQR). Signed rank tests were used to assess the difference in average of daily step counts over time. As not all patients reported having multiple stairs at home, a separate analysis was also performed on average flights of stairs (n=214). A sub-study was performed to evaluate patients who returned to preoperative levels at 1.5 months (step count) and 3 months (flight count) using an independent samples T test or Fisher's Exact test was to compare demographics between patients that returned to preoperative levels and those that did not. Results. The mean age of the step count population was 63.1 ± 8.3 years and 64.31% were female, 35.69% were male. The mean body mass index was 31.1 ± 5.9 kg/m. 2. For those who reported multiple stairs at home, the mean age was 62.6 ± 8.3 years and 62.3% were female. The mean body mass index was 30.7 ± 5.4 kg/m. 2. . As expected, the immediate post-op (2–4 days) step count (median 1257.5 steps, IQR 523 – 2267) was significantly lower than preop (median 4160 steps, IQR 2669 – 6034, p < 0.001). Approximately 50% of patients returned to preoperative step counts by 1.5 months postoperatively with a median 4,504 steps (IQR, 2711, 6121, p=0.8230, Figure 1). Improvements in step count continued throughout the remainder of follow-up with the 6-month follow-up visit (median 5517 steps, IQR 3888 – 7279) showing the greatest magnitude (p<0.001). In patients who reported stairs in their homes, approximately 64% of subjects returned to pre-op flight counts by 3 months (p=0.085), followed similar trends with significant improvements at 6 months (p=0.003). Finally, there was no difference in age, sex, BMI, or operative knee between those that returned to mean preoperative step or flight counts by 1.5 months and 3 months, respectively. Discussion and Conclusion. These data demonstrated a recovery curve similar to previously reported curves for patient reported outcome measures in the arthroplasty arena. Patients and surgeons may use this information to help set goals for recovery following total and unicondylar knee arthroplasty using objective activity measures. For any figures or tables, please contact the authors directly

There is growing interest in the peri-operative management of patients with indications for hip and knee arthroplasty in the setting of modifiable risk factors such as morbid obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and smoking. A recent survey of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) found that 95% of respondents address modifiable risk factors prior to surgery. The aim of this study was to poll Australian arthroplasty surgeons regarding their approach to patients with modifiable risk factors. The survey tool used in the AAHKS study was adapted for use in the Australian context and distributed to the membership of the Arthroplasty Society of Australia via Survey Monkey. Seventy-seven survey responses were received, representing a response rate of 64%. The majority of respondents were experienced, high volume arthroplasty surgeons. Overall, 91% of respondents restricted access to arthroplasty for patients with modifiable risk factors. Seventy-two percent of surgeons restricted access for excessive body mass index, 85% for poor diabetic control, and 46% for smoking. Most respondents made decisions based on personal experience or literature review rather than hospital or departmental pressures. Despite differences in healthcare systems, our findings were similar to those of the AAHKS survey, although their responses were more restrictive in all domains. Differences were noted in responses concerning financial considerations for potentially underprivileged populations. The survey is currently being administered by arthroplasty societies in six other countries, allowing comparison of orthopaedic practice across different healthcare systems around the world. In conclusion, over 90% of Australian arthroplasty surgeons who responded to the survey address modifiable risk factors prior to surgery

Aim. The aim of this investigation was to compare risk of infection in both cemented and cementless hemiarthroplasty (HA) as well as total hip arthroplasty (THA) following femoral neck fracture. Methods. Data collection was performed using the German Arthroplasty Registry (EPRD) In HA and THA following femoral neck fracture fixation method was divided into cemented and cementless protheses and paired according to age, sex, body mass index (BMI), and the Elixhauser score using Mahalanobis distance matching. Results. Overall in 13,612 cases of intracapsular femoral neck fracture, with 9,110 (66.9 %) HAs and 4502 (33.1 %) THAs were analyzed. Infection rate in HA was significantly reduced in cases with use of antibiotic-loaded cement compared to cementless fixated prosthesis (p=0.013). In patients with THA no statistical difference between cemented and cementless prothesis was registered, however after one year 2.4 % of infections were detected in cementless and 2.1 % in cemented THA. In the subpopulation of HA after one year 1.9 % of infections were registered in cemented and 2.8 % in cementless HA. BMI (p=0.001) and Elixhauser-Comorbidity-Score (p<0.003) were identified as risk factors of PJI, while in THA also cemented prosthesis demonstrated within the first 30 days an increased risk (HR=2.728; p=0.010). Conclusion. The rate of infection after intracapsular femoral neck fracture was significantly reduced in patients treated by antibiotic-loaded cemented hemiarthroplasty. In particular for patients with multiple risk factors for the development of a PJI the usage of antibiotic-loaded bone cement seems to be a reasonable procedure for prevention of infection

Extended patient waiting lists for assessment and treatment are widely reported for planned elective joint replacement surgery. The development of regionally based Elective Orthopaedic Centres, separate from units that provide acute, urgent or trauma care has been suggested as one solution to provide protected capacity and patient pathways. These centres will adopt protocolised care to allow high volume activity and increased day-case care. We report the plan to establish a new elective orthopaedic centre serving a population of 2.4 million people. A census conducted in 2022 identified that 15000 patients were awaiting joint replacement surgery with predictions for further increases in waiting times. The principle of care will be to offer routine primary arthroplasty surgery for low risk (ASA 1 and 2) patients at a new regional centre. Pre-operative assessment and preparation will be undertaken digitally, virtually and/or in person at local centres close to the where patients live. This requires new and integrated pathways and ways of working. Predicting which patients will require perioperative transfusion of blood products is an important safety and quality consideration for new pathways. We reviewed all cases of hip and knee arthroplasty surgery conducted at our centre over a 12-month period and identified pre-operative patient related predictive factors to allow us to predict the need for the perioperative transfusion of blood products. We examined patient sex, age, pre-operative haemaglobin and platelet count, use of anti-coagulants, weight and body mass index to allow us to construct the Imperial blood transfusion tool. We have used the results of our study and the transfusion tool to propose the patient pathway for the new regional elective orthopaedic centre which we present

Obesity is a known risk factor for hip osteoarthritis. The aim of this study was to compare the incidence of obesity in Australians undergoing hip replacements (HR) for osteoarthritis to the general population. A cohort study was conducted comparing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR) from 2017-18. Body mass index (BMI) data for patients undergoing primary total hip replacement and resurfacing for osteoarthritis were obtained from the AOANJRR. The distribution of HR patients by BMI category was compared to the general population, in age and sex sub-groups. During the study period, 32,495 primary HR were performed for osteoarthritis in Australia. Compared to the general population, there was a higher incidence of Class I, II, and III obesity in patients undergoing HR in both sexes aged 35 to 74 years old. Class III obese females and males undergoing HR were on average 6 to 7 years younger than their normal weight counterparts. Class III obese females and males aged 55-64 years old were 2.9 and 1.7 times more likely to undergo HR, respectively (p<0.001). There is a strong association between increased BMI and relative risk of undergoing HR. Similar findings have been noted in the United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, Sweden and Spain. A New Zealand Registry study and recent meta-analysis have also found a concerning trend of Class III obese patients undergoing HR at a younger age. Obese Australians are at increased risk of undergoing HR at a younger age. A national approach to address the prevalence of obesity is needed

Background. Increasing evidence suggests a link between the bearing surface used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) and the occurrence of infection. It is postulated that polyethylene has immunomodulatory effects and may influence bacterial function and survival, thereby impacting the development of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). This study aimed to investigate the association between polyethylene type and revision surgery for PJI in THA using data from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR). We hypothesized that the use of XLPE would demonstrate a statistically significant reduction in revision rates due to PJI compared to N-XLPE. Methods. Data from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR) spanning September 1, 1999, to December 31, 2021, were used to compare the infection revision rates between THA using N-XLPE and XLPE. We calculated the Cumulative Percentage Revision rate (CPR) and Hazard Ratio (HR) while controlling for factors like age, sex, body mass index (BMI), American Society of Anesthesiologists’ (ASA) grade, and head size. Results. From the total 361,083 primary THAs, 26,827 used N-XLPE and 334,256 used XLPE. Excluding data from the first 6 months post-surgery, 220 revisions occurred in the N-XLPE group and 1,055 in the XLPE group for PJI. The HR for infection revision was significantly higher in N-XLPE compared to XLPE, at 1.64 (95% CI, 1.41–1.90, p<0.001). Conclusions. This analysis provides evidence of an association between N-XLPE and revision for infection in THA. We suspect that polyethylene wear particles contribute to the susceptibility of THA to PJI, resulting in a significantly higher risk of revision for infection in N-XLPE hips compared to those with XLPE. Level of Evidence. Therapeutic Level III

Aim. To describe the risk factors, microbiology and treatment outcome polymicrobial prosthetic joint infections (PJI) compared to monomicrobial PJI. Methods. Between January 2011 and December 2021, a total of 536 patients were diagnosed with PJI at our institution. Clinical records were revised, and 91(16.9%) had an isolation of two or more pathogens. Age, sex, previous conditions, Charlson comorbidity score, previous surgery, PJI diagnosis and surgical and antibiotic treatment, from the index surgery onwards were reviewed and compared between groups. Results. Polymicrobial PJI success rate was 57.1%, compared to 85.3% of the monomicrobial PJI(p=0.0036). There were no statistically significative differences between acute and chronic infections. In terms of related risk factors, revision surgery(p=0.0002), fracture(p=0.002), tobacco(p=0.0031) and Body Mass Index (BMI) between 20–25(p=0.0021) were associated to monomicrobial PJI, whereas overweight(p=0.005) and obesity(p=0.02) were linked to polymicrobial PJI. Regarding pathogens, the most common microorganism isolated in monomicrobial was S.aureus (33.5%), followed by S. epidermidis(20%) and gram negative bacilli (12.2%); while S. epidermidis(56%), gram negative bacilli (41.8%) and E.colli (30.8%) were the most frequent in the polymicrobial PJI. Enterococci(p=0.0008), S. epidermidis(p=0.007), E.colli (p=0.0008), gram negative bacilli (p=0.00003) and atypical bacteria (p=0.00001) statistically significative linked to polymicrobial PJI; while S.aureus (p=0.018) was related to monomicrobial PJI. Conclusion. Polymicrobial PJI showed worse outcome compared to monomicrobial PJI in our cohort. In terms of risk factors, overweight, obesity and some pathogens like gram negative bacilli, atypical bacteria, enterococci, S. epidermidis and E.colli were associated with Polymicrobial PJI

Our objective was to examine revision rates and patient reported outcome scores (PROMS) for cemented and uncemented primary total knee joint replacement (TKJR) at six months, one year and five years post-operatively. Patients and Methods: This matched cohort study involved secondary analyses of data collected as part of a large prospective observational study monitoring outcomes following knee replacement in Christchurch, New Zealand. Cemented and uncemented TKJR participants (n = 1526) were matched on age (± 5 years), sex and body mass index (BMI). From this larger sample, PROMS data, Oxford Knee Score and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), out to five years post-operatively were analysed for a matched subset of participants (n = 252). The average age of participants was 67.9 years (SD 9.4, range 38-94). There were no differences between cemented and uncemented cohorts on the basis of age, sex, BMI or comorbidities, revision rates or PROMS outcomes. Cemented procedures had greater skin to skin times than uncemented procedures (p < 0.01). Unadjusted outcomes comparing risk for revision across the two participant cohorts did not significantly differ. Overall rates for revision were low (cemented 3.2% v uncemented 2.7%, p=0.70). Propensity adjusted associations between baseline characteristics (age, sex, BMI, comorbidity, baseline Oxford and baseline WOMAC scores) also revealed no differences in risk for revision at any post-operative timepoint. In this large multi-surgeon matched cohort study there were no significant differences in functional outcomes or revision rates, when outcomes following modern cemented and uncemented TKJR were compared out to 5-year follow up. Based on our findings, uncemented TKJR is predictable irrespective of patient's age, BMI or gender