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Femoral aspect cementing unnecessary for young patients (< 60) undergoing TKA
May 2013
Femoral aspect cementing unnecessary for young patients (< 60) undergoing TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Cemented versus uncemented fixation of the femoral component of the NexGen CR total knee replacement in patients younger than 60 years: A Prospective Randomised Controlled RSA Study
Knee. 2009 Jun;16(3):200-6. Epub 2008 Dec 19Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
41 patients, under the age of 60, undergoing NexGen cruciate-retaining total knee arthoplasty (TKA), were randomized to receive either a femoral aspect, which was cemented in place, or a non-cemented aspect. Participants were followed-up for 2 years postoperatively. The results of this study indicated that the use of cement had no effect on femoral aspect migration.
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