ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2025
Complex primary total knee arthroplasty with constrained condylar knee in post-traumatic arthritis: a retrospective comparison between 3D-printed patient-specific instrumentation and conventional instrumentation.
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backgroundComplex primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using constrained implants for post-traumatic arthritis (PTA) presents significant surgical challenges and is associated with higher complication rates compared to routine TKA procedures. This study aimed to analyze the demographic characteristics and operative details of patients undergoing complex primary TKA with constrained condylar knee (CCK) implants following intra- or extra-articular peri-knee fractures and to compare short- to medium-term clinical outcomes between three-dimensional (3D)-printed patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) and conventional instrumentation in these procedures.
methodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent complex primary CCK-TKA for post-traumatic arthritis using either 3D-printed PSI or conventional instrumentation at our institution between January 2015 and December 2020. Demographic data, perioperative parameters, radiographic outcomes, and clinical efficacy measures were compared between the two groups. Complications were recorded, and implant survival rates were calculated.
resultsThe study included 55 patients with a mean follow-up of 82 months (range 49-109). A notable prevalence of severe preoperative valgus deformity was observed (26/55, 47.27%), and regression analysis identified a history of lateral compartment fracture as an independent risk factor for the development of valgus deformity (OR 6.28, 95% CI 1.40-28.30, P = 0.017). Compared to the conventional group (n = 26), the PSI group (n = 29) demonstrated significantly shorter operative time, reduced blood loss, improved postoperative mechanical alignment, and superior final follow-up scores for range of motion (ROM) and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee scores. Wound complications occurred in 1 case in the PSI group versus 7 cases in the conventional group. One patient in the conventional group required reoperation due to infection and patellar osteonecrosis. Both groups maintained 100% implant survival (revision-free) at final follow-up.
conclusionSevere valgus deformity appears to be a key indication for constrained implants in this population, and a history of lateral tibial plateau fracture may contribute to the development of valgus deformity prior to TKA. CCK-TKA proves to be a safe and effective method for managing complex PTA. Our findings suggest that 3D-printed PSI may enhance surgical precision, reduce operative trauma, and improve radiographic and clinical outcomes in the short to medium term compared to conventional techniques.
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