Fifteen-year survival and osteolysis associated with a modular posterior stabilized knee replacement. A concise follow-up of a previous report.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

We report the results of a consecutive series of total knee arthroplasties with use of a modular posterior stabilized prosthesis after a mean follow-up of twelve years (range, ten to eighteen years). In the five years since the original publication of our study, two additional knees were revised; one was revised for aseptic loosening and one, for polyethylene wear with tibial osteolysis. With mechanical failure as an end point, the fifteen-year survival was 96.8%. With failure defined as any reoperation, the fifteen-year survival was 90.6%. Osteolysis occurred in eight of the 117 knees with a minimum ten-year follow-up. With the relatively small number of subjects, no significant association was identified between polyethylene thickness or sterilization method and osteolysis. A significant association was identified between younger patient age and osteolysis. We continue to routinely implant a similar modular posterior stabilized total knee prosthesis.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Lachiewicz, PF; Soileau, ES

Published Date

  • June 2009

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 91 / 6

Start / End Page

  • 1419 - 1423

PubMed ID

  • 19487520

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1535-1386

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.2106/JBJS.H.01351

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States