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ArticleArthroplasty today2024

Retaining a Well-fixed Cone During Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: Surgical Technique and Outcomes.

Xiao T Chen, Michael W Seward, Robert T Trousdale, David G Lewallen, Matthew P Abdel, Nicholas A Bedard

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Xiao T ChenDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Michael W SewardDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Robert T TrousdaleDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
David G LewallenDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Matthew P AbdelDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Nicholas A BedardDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.

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Abstract

Metaphyseal cones are frequently used in revision total knee arthroplasties (TKAs). However, during subsequent aseptic re-revisions, removing a well-fixed cone can be difficult. One innovative option is to retain the well-fixed cone and cement a new, stemmed revision component through the retained cone, yet minimal data exist on this technique. We describe a technique for retaining a well-fixed cone during re-revision TKA and report outcomes in 6 patients with 6 well-fixed metaphyseal cones. At a mean of 4 years follow-up, no retained cones with a new femoral or tibial component with stems were revised and there was no radiographic evidence of aseptic loosening. These early data suggest that retaining a well-fixed cone can be safe in re-revision TKA to minimize morbidity associated with cone removal. Level of evidence: IV (retrospective study).

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Aseptic revisionMetaphyseal conesRevision total knee arthroplasty

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PMID39492993
PMCPMC11530812

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