Hippalgaonkar Kushal, Jayakumar Tarun, Rajeev Reddy Kikkuri, Mulpur Praharsha, Kohli Nitish, Reddy A V Gurava
Orthopedics, Sunshine Bone and Joint Institute, KIMS-Sunshine Hospitals, Hyderabad, IND.
Cureus. 2025 Jan 31;17(1):e78273. doi: 10.7759/cureus.78273. eCollection 2025 Jan.
Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a well-established treatment for end-stage knee arthritis, providing substantial pain relief and functional improvement. However, the increasing need for revision TKA (RTKA) due to factors such as polyethylene wear, aseptic loosening, periprosthetic infection, and instability presents significant challenges. This study aimed to assess the mid- to long-term clinical and radiographic outcomes, implant survival rates, and complications associated with RTKA using a varus-valgus constrained (VVC) prosthesis. Methods This retrospective observational study analyzed patients who underwent RTKA with either VVC or condylar constrained knee prostheses at Sunshine Hospitals in Hyderabad, India, between January 1, 2010 and January 1, 2020, with a minimum follow-up of four years. Data were obtained from the joint registry. The inclusion criteria encompassed patients who underwent single-stage or two-stage RTKA for any indication, including periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), instability, or aseptic loosening. Functional outcomes were assessed using the Knee Society Score (KSS) and Oxford Knee Score (OKS), while radiolucent lines were evaluated with the updated Knee Society Roentgenographic Score. Implant survival rates were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis. Results A total of 139 patients met the eligibility criteria for the final analysis, with a mean follow-up of 6.3 ± 2.4 years. The cohort had a mean age of 64.8 ± 7.8 years, comprising 90 females (64.7%), and a mean BMI of 29.3 ± 5.4. The primary indications for RTKA were PJI (70 cases, 50.4%) and aseptic loosening (47 cases, 33.8%). Significant postoperative improvements were observed in range of motion (from 73.2 degrees preoperatively to 104.3 degrees postoperatively), OKS (from 14.3 to 29.2), and KSS (from 48.2 to 74.9), all of which were highly significant (p < 0.001). Radiolucent lines were detected in 13 femoral components (9.35%) and 18 tibial components (12.95%), with one case progressing to aseptic loosening. Complications included superficial surgical site infections (two cases, 1.4%) and persistent prosthetic joint infections (three cases, 2.2%). Kaplan-Meier survival analysis demonstrated a 98.3% survival rate at 60 months, with reoperation for any cause as the endpoint. Conclusions The use of VVC prostheses in RTKA yields favorable long-term outcomes, demonstrating high survival rates and significant functional improvements. While managing bone defects and preventing postoperative infections remain challenges, meticulous surgical techniques and comprehensive postoperative care play a crucial role in achieving reliable results. These factors contribute to improved patient outcomes and enhanced prosthesis longevity in complex RTKA cases.
引言
全膝关节置换术(TKA)是治疗终末期膝关节炎的一种成熟疗法,能显著缓解疼痛并改善功能。然而,由于聚乙烯磨损、无菌性松动、假体周围感染和不稳定等因素,翻修全膝关节置换术(RTKA)的需求不断增加,这带来了重大挑战。本研究旨在评估使用内翻-外翻受限(VVC)假体进行RTKA的中长期临床和影像学结果、植入物生存率以及相关并发症。
方法
这项回顾性观察性研究分析了2010年1月1日至2020年1月1日期间在印度海得拉巴阳光医院接受VVC或髁限制性膝关节假体RTKA的患者,最短随访时间为四年。数据从关节登记处获取。纳入标准包括因任何适应症接受单阶段或两阶段RTKA的患者,包括假体周围关节感染(PJI)、不稳定或无菌性松动。使用膝关节协会评分(KSS)和牛津膝关节评分(OKS)评估功能结果,同时用更新后的膝关节协会放射学评分评估透光线。使用Kaplan-Meier生存分析来分析植入物生存率。
结果
共有139名患者符合最终分析的纳入标准,平均随访时间为6.3±2.4年。该队列的平均年龄为64.8±7.8岁,其中女性90名(64.7%),平均体重指数为29.3±5.4。RTKA的主要适应症是PJI(70例,50.4%)和无菌性松动(47例,33.8%)。术后活动范围(从术前的73.2度增加到术后的104.3度)、OKS(从14.3提高到29.2)和KSS(从48.2提高到74.9)均有显著改善,所有这些改善都具有高度统计学意义(p<0.001)。在13个股骨组件(9.35%)和18个胫骨组件(12.95%)中检测到透光线,其中1例进展为无菌性松动。并发症包括表浅手术部位感染(2例,1.4%)和持续性假体周围感染(3例,2.2%)。Kaplan-Meier生存分析显示,以因任何原因再次手术为终点,60个月时的生存率为98.3%。
结论
在RTKA中使用VVC假体可产生良好的长期结果,显示出高生存率和显著的功能改善。虽然处理骨缺损和预防术后感染仍然是挑战,但细致的手术技术和全面的术后护理在取得可靠结果方面起着关键作用。这些因素有助于改善复杂RTKA病例中的患者预后并提高假体使用寿命。