Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4081705 Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research 2013 8 Pages PDF
Abstract

SummaryBackgroundCongruent rotating tibial plateaus are designed to minimise wear after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The Score™ prosthesis has a congruent rotating tibial plateau, a deep trochlear groove, and uses a computer-assisted navigation system for ligament balancing. Although this prosthesis is widely utilized, no accurate data on outcomes are available.HypothesisThe innovative features of the Score™ prosthesis, most notably patellar replacement with a highly constrained femoral component, do not jeopardize implant survival.Patients and methodsIn a pilot study, we retrospectively evaluated outcomes of 19 patients treated with Score™ knee replacement between February and October 2006 (mean age, 66.8 years; range, 58–82 years). The evaluation criteria were the International Knee Society (IKS) scores and prosthesis survival rate estimated using Kaplan-Meier plots with failure defined as revision need to change the prosthesis.ResultsMean follow-up was 35.3 months. The IKS knee score increased from 27.4 (5–60) preoperatively to 81.4 (45–99) at last follow-up (P < 0.0001). Mean mechanical axis was 181.2° (180–186°), with 16 between 180° and 183°. Revision surgery was required in five cases (for patellar complications with combined motion-range limitation in flexion (< 90°) and extension (5–20°) in three cases, isolated motion-range limitation in one case, and recurvatum deformity with instability in one case). Prosthesis survival was 82% (73–91%) after 24 months and 65% (51–78%) after 44 months.DiscussionThe deep trochlear groove femoral component resulted in patellar complications, which were the most common reasons for revision surgery, together with motion-range limitation and instability possibly related to improper use of the navigation system. This small retrospective case-series study showed an unusually low prosthesis survival rate probably related to the implant design. We no longer use the Score™ prosthesis, despite the availability of a dedicated navigation system, and we recommend careful monitoring of patients who have this prosthesis.Level of evidenceLevel IV, retrospective study.

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