Unicompartmental arthroplasty of the knee with a minimum ten-year follow-up period

Abstract

The long-term results of 60 Modular Marmor knee unicompartmental arthroplasties with a minimum ten-year follow-up period were reviewed. Valgus, varus, and flexion contracture deformities were corrected. The range of motion was not affected by the arthroplasty, and early postoperative motion prevented the need for manipulation of the knee. Seventy percent of the patients had a satisfactory result based on the Hospital for Special Surgery rating system. The majority of failures were due to technical factors or improper selection of the patient for unicompartmental arthroplasty.