Research Article

Fixed-Bearing versus Mobile-Bearing Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty: Comparison of Patients with Similar Component and Mechanical Axis Alignment

Volume: 24 Number: 3 December 30, 2022
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Fixed-Bearing versus Mobile-Bearing Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty: Comparison of Patients with Similar Component and Mechanical Axis Alignment

Abstract

Aim: Unicondylar knee arthroplasty (UKA) is among the treatment options for patients with arthritis limited to one compartment of the knee. Fixed-bearing (FB) and mobile-bearing (MB) inserts are present. This study aimed to compare functional and clinical outcomes and revision rates of patients operated with FB-UKA and MB-UKA. Material and Methods: A total of 131 knees of 118 patients underwent cemented UKA, with a mean follow-up period of 80.58±31.31 months for FB-UKA and 97.66±29.24 months for MB-UKA. Clinical and functional evaluation was performed by the Knee Society Score (KSS) and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) score, at the last follow-up visit. The factors affecting the radiological and functional results, complication, and revision rates were examined under three main titles; i) surgeon-related, ii) patient-related, and iii) component alignment-related factors. Results: There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of age, gender, body mass index, and side. Regarding the KSS scores, 9 (6.87%) knees were within acceptable limits, 62 (47.32%) knees were found to be good, and 60 (45.80%) knees were found to be excellent. No statistically significant difference was found between groups (p=0.497). Regarding the WOMAC scores, the MB-UKA group had significantly lower pain (p=0.049) and stiffness (p=0.014), but similar functional (p=0.591) scores. There was no statistically significant difference regarding revision rates (p=0.931). Conclusion: Similar clinical, functional, and radiological results and low revision rates were found. In terms of pain and joint stiffness, a significant difference was found between groups, in favor of MB-UKA.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 30, 2022

Submission Date

September 30, 2022

Acceptance Date

December 8, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 24 Number: 3

APA
Saylık, M., Ergün, S., & Güneş, T. (2022). Fixed-Bearing versus Mobile-Bearing Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty: Comparison of Patients with Similar Component and Mechanical Axis Alignment. Duzce Medical Journal, 24(3), 293-298. https://doi.org/10.18678/dtfd.1182098
AMA
1.Saylık M, Ergün S, Güneş T. Fixed-Bearing versus Mobile-Bearing Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty: Comparison of Patients with Similar Component and Mechanical Axis Alignment. Duzce Med J. 2022;24(3):293-298. doi:10.18678/dtfd.1182098
Chicago
Saylık, Murat, Selim Ergün, and Taner Güneş. 2022. “Fixed-Bearing versus Mobile-Bearing Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty: Comparison of Patients With Similar Component and Mechanical Axis Alignment”. Duzce Medical Journal 24 (3): 293-98. https://doi.org/10.18678/dtfd.1182098.
EndNote
Saylık M, Ergün S, Güneş T (December 1, 2022) Fixed-Bearing versus Mobile-Bearing Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty: Comparison of Patients with Similar Component and Mechanical Axis Alignment. Duzce Medical Journal 24 3 293–298.
IEEE
[1]M. Saylık, S. Ergün, and T. Güneş, “Fixed-Bearing versus Mobile-Bearing Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty: Comparison of Patients with Similar Component and Mechanical Axis Alignment”, Duzce Med J, vol. 24, no. 3, pp. 293–298, Dec. 2022, doi: 10.18678/dtfd.1182098.
ISNAD
Saylık, Murat - Ergün, Selim - Güneş, Taner. “Fixed-Bearing versus Mobile-Bearing Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty: Comparison of Patients With Similar Component and Mechanical Axis Alignment”. Duzce Medical Journal 24/3 (December 1, 2022): 293-298. https://doi.org/10.18678/dtfd.1182098.
JAMA
1.Saylık M, Ergün S, Güneş T. Fixed-Bearing versus Mobile-Bearing Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty: Comparison of Patients with Similar Component and Mechanical Axis Alignment. Duzce Med J. 2022;24:293–298.
MLA
Saylık, Murat, et al. “Fixed-Bearing versus Mobile-Bearing Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty: Comparison of Patients With Similar Component and Mechanical Axis Alignment”. Duzce Medical Journal, vol. 24, no. 3, Dec. 2022, pp. 293-8, doi:10.18678/dtfd.1182098.
Vancouver
1.Murat Saylık, Selim Ergün, Taner Güneş. Fixed-Bearing versus Mobile-Bearing Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty: Comparison of Patients with Similar Component and Mechanical Axis Alignment. Duzce Med J. 2022 Dec. 1;24(3):293-8. doi:10.18678/dtfd.1182098