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Stemmed vs Nonstemmed Tibia in Primary TKA: Outcomes in Obese Patients with Moderate Varus Deformity
June 2025
Stemmed vs Nonstemmed Tibia in Primary TKA: Outcomes in Obese Patients with Moderate Varus Deformity
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Stemmed Versus Nonstemmed Tibia in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Similar Pattern of Aseptic Tibial Loosening in Obese Patients with Moderate Varus. 5-Year Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Knee Surg . 2023 Oct;36(12):1266-1272.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Two hundred sixty-four patients with primary osteoarthritis, class I or II obesity (BMI 30–40 kg/m²), and varus deformity <15° were randomized to receive either a standard nonstemmed tibial component (n=134) or a long-stemmed tibial component (n=130) during total knee arthroplasty. The primary outcome of interest was aseptic tibial loosening. Secondary outcomes included Knee Society Scores (KSS), ...
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