BJI Research Spotlight: Does Age Shape Cementless Knee Outcomes
This week, we’re highlighting important research from BJI members Drs. Brent Lanting, and Edward Vasarhelyi and colleagues, published in The Journal of Arthroplasty, titled Cementless Total Knee Arthroplasty: Does Age Affect Survivorship and Outcomes?
Cementless total knee replacement has become increasingly popular, particularly in younger patients. However, there has been ongoing concern about how well this approach performs in older adults. The research team reviewed outcomes in 347 patients who underwent cementless knee replacement, comparing results across different age groups. At a minimum two-year follow-up, patients over 70 years of age achieved clinical outcomes comparable to younger patients. Importantly, there were no cases of revision surgery due to implant loosening. These findings suggest that modern cementless knee replacement can be a safe and effective option for older patients.
To learn more about this work, visit: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0883540324003395?pes=vor&utm_source=clarivate&getft_integrator=clarivate
