Cemented and Uncemented Tibial Baseplates: an RCT of Functional and Radiological Outcomes .
A prospective randomised controlled trial of cemented and uncemented tibial baseplates: functional and radiological outcomes.
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg . 2023 Sep;143(9):5891-5899.Two hundred twenty-four patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomized to receive different tibial baseplate fixation methods during total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The patients were assigned to three groups: Group 1 received a cemented tibial component (n=97), Group 2 received a pegged porous cementless tibial component (n=87), and Group 3 received a cementless tantalum monoblock porous tibial component (n=90). The primary outcome of interest was survivorship, and secondary outcomes included functional measures such as the Oxford Knee Score, Knee Society Score, and radiological data. Outcomes were assessed up to 10 years post-operatively. The results indicated that, irrespective of tibial fixation method, the overall survivorship was excellent at 99.6%. One knee in Group 2 with cementless fixation and screws required revision for aseptic loosening at 3 years, resulting in a cumulative survivorship of 88% at the end of 10 years. Functional outcomes showed no statistically significant differences between groups. Additionally, radiological outcomes, including zonal osteolysis and the development of radiolucent lines, were similar in all three groups.
Unlock the Full ACE Report
You have access to 4 more FREE articles this month.
Click below to unlock and view this ACE Reports
Unlock Now
Critical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics
Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics
Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions
Exclusive access to original content articles, including in-house systematic reviews, and articles on health research methods and hot orthopaedic topics