Cementless Total Knee Arthroplasty: A State-of-the-Art Review.

JBJS Rev · Jul 01 2024 · Review

AlShehri Y, Megaloikonomos PD, Neufeld ME, Howard LC, Greidanus NV, Garbuz DS, et al.

Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

Adult Reconstruction

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis state-of-the-art review finds modern cementless total knee arthroplasty achieves intermediate- to long-term outcomes comparable to cemented TKA, though careful patient selection remains essential and more high-quality research is needed.
Abstract, as published

» The demographic profile of candidates for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is shifting toward younger and more active individuals.» While cemented fixation remains the gold standard in TKA, the interest is growing in exploring cementless fixation as a potentially more durable alternative.» Advances in manufacturing technologies are enhancing the prospects for superior long-term biological fixation.» Current research indicates that intermediate to long-term outcomes of modern cementless TKA designs are comparable with traditional cemented designs.» The selection of appropriate patients is critical to the success of cementless fixation techniques in TKA.» There is a need for high-quality research to better understand the potential differences and relative benefits of cemented vs. cementless TKA systems.

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