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. 2017 Nov 6;15(1):28-31.
doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2017.11.004. eCollection 2018 Mar.

Total knee arthroplasty in young patients: Factors predictive of aseptic failure in the 2nd-4th decade

Tristan Camus  1   2 , William J Long  1
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Total knee arthroplasty in young patients: Factors predictive of aseptic failure in the 2nd-4th decade

Tristan Camus et al. J Orthop. .

Abstract

Objective: In a recently published article we reviewed our long term outcomes of TKA in young patients (<55) with end stage OA. The purpose of this study was to identify what additional factors may predict aseptic failure in these young patients.

Methods: A retrospective review of all patients in our young TKA database was performed, and included failure only for mechanical wear and loosening.

Results: The IB-II prosthesis, a thin polyethylene (<9 mm), and higher Knee Society functional class at midterm follow-up was associated with higher failure rate.

Conclusion: This study helps better identify the etiology of failed young patient TKA.

Keywords: Long term outcomes in TKA; Predictors of failure in TKA; Young patients with TKAs.

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