Lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: A review
Scott D Buzin, Jeffrey A. Geller, Richard S. Yoon, William Macaulay
Abstract
, fracture of the femoral component, fracture of the tibial component, and valgus malalignment) had been reported in past literature but not recently. Presently, while rare, the most common cause of failure and need for revision are osteoarthritis progression and aseptic loosening. Despite the need for an occasional revision procedure, the survivorship of LUKA is comparable to MUKA, although it should be noted that outcomes of MUKA have been notably varied. Continued pursuit of improved techniques and implant designs will continue to show LUKA to be an excellent procedure for appropriately indicated patients.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineUnicompartmental knee arthroplastyArthroplastySurgeryOsteoarthritisPathologyAlternative medicineTotal Knee Arthroplasty OutcomesOrthopaedic implants and arthroplastyKnee injuries and reconstruction techniques