SynthesisActa orthopaedica2026
Inducible displacement measured with radiostereometric analysis in primary knee arthroplasty: a systematic review of clinical studies.
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Abstract
background and purposeRadiostereometric analysis (RSA) is the gold standard for assessing implant migration, with 1-year migration thresholds predicting later revision. While inducible displacement under immediate load may enable single-session functional stability assessment, no established threshold exists. We systematically reviewed RSA-measured inducible displacement after primary knee arthroplasty to determine whether a threshold identifying at-risk implants can be derived from the existing literature, and to characterize responses to loading, differences between fixation methods, temporal patterns, and the relationship to migration.
methodsWe searched PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase (April 2025) for studies reporting in vivo RSA-measured inducible displacement after primary knee arthroplasty, requiring quantitative data with specified reference and load conditions. Studies were evaluated for links between inducible displacement and supine, non-weightbearing migration. We assessed bias risk using RoB 2 and ROBINS-E. Due to high heterogeneity, a descriptive synthesis was performed; meta-analysis and regression were not feasible (PROSPERO CRD420251043748).
results23 studies were included. The most common outcome was maximum total point motion (MTPM) during supine-to-single-leg weightbearing (SLWB). Cemented tibial components tended to show greater displacement than cementless designs. Rotatory stress tests produced the largest absolute displacements; differences within the same study from SLWB were minimal. Predictive evidence remained limited.
conclusionInducible displacement may indicate functional stability. The existing literature provides no threshold to identify at-risk implants and reporting was too heterogeneous to support a cut-off value. SLWB was the most common protocol. Prospective studies with standardized protocols and clinical endpoints are necessary.
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