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ArticleArthroplasty today2023

Bilateral Failure of Oxidized Zirconium Implants in Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Brendan Kelly, Taylor Manes, Chris Main

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Article in Arthroplasty today, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1citing papers in PubMed
0.3field-weighted citation impact, top 42% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 1 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Brendan KellyOrthopedic Surgery, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA, USA.
Taylor ManesOrthopedic Surgery, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, A.T. Still University, Kirksville, MO, USA.
Chris MainOrthopedic Surgery, Midwest Bone and Joint Center, P.C, Macon, MO, USA.
A.T. Still University · USDes Moines University · USMissouri Bone and Joint Center · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Oxidized zirconium was first introduced in total hip arthroplasty procedures to merge the strengths of metal and ceramic into one prosthetic. The subsequent adoption of oxidized zirconium (oxinium) for total knee arthroplasty is attributed to the theory of causing less wear on the tibial components compared to the alternative, cobalt chromium. However, the superficial layer of the femoral component is occasionally breached, exposing the softer zirconium substrate. Multiple mechanisms leading to zirconium substrate exposure have been explained, including collateral ligament instability and polyethylene wear. Such a failure may lead to damage to the periprosthetic tissues and often requires a revision procedure. In the current case report, we present a case of bilateral total knee arthroplasty with oxidized zirconium components that resulted in catastrophic failure and subsequent revision with hinged knee prostheses.

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Cloud signMetallosisOsteolysisOxidized zirconiumOxiniumTotal knee arthroplasty

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PMID37214318
PMCPMC10192679
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