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All-Polyethylene Vs Metal-Backed Tibial Components in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Meta-Analysis

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September 2024

All-Polyethylene Vs Metal-Backed Tibial Components in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Meta-Analysis

Vol: 306| Issue: 9| Number:15| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

All-Polyethylene Versus Metal-Backed Tibial Components in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

J Arthroplasty . 2024 May;39(5):1353-1360.

Contributing Authors:
T Cheng G Zhang X Zhang

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Nine studies including 1,405 patients with primary knee osteoarthritis were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing all-polyethylene (AP) versus metal-backed (MB) tibial components in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Pooled outcomes of interest included radiolucent lines, component positioning, knee scores, knee range of motion (ROM), quality of life, and postoperative complic...

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