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Lützner J, Melsheimer O, Grimberg A, Perka C, Günther KP, Lützner C, Steinbrück A. [Influence of obesity on midterm outcome after primary hip and knee arthroplasty in Germany : Analysis from the EPRD]. ORTHOPADIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2025; 54:244-252. [PMID: 39875722 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-025-04614-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/02/2025] [Indexed: 01/30/2025]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the influence of obesity on revision rates and mortality after primary elective hip and knee arthroplasty in Germany. MATERIALS AND METHODS In the German Arthroplasty Registry (EPRD) there were 403,073 elective total hip arthroplasties (THA), 320,913 bicondylar total knee arthroplasties (TKA) and 48,480 unicondylar knee arthroplasties (UKA) with valid BMI available for analysis. Cumulative revision rates and 1‑year mortality was calculated for BMI groups. RESULTS There were increased revision rates with increasing BMI, most distinctive for septic revisions in THA during the first year after surgery (non-obese 0.7%, obesity grade 1 1.3%, grade 2 2.1%, grade 3 4.2%). In TKA and UKA this increase was generally less pronounced. Age- and gender-standardized mortality was lower than expected in most groups, but also increasing with increasing BMI. CONCLUSION The risk for revisions in obese patients is more distinctive in hip arthroplasty than in knee arthroplasty and is especially high in morbidly obese patients (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2). Nonetheless, this risk may be acceptable for affected patients. Therefore, the possible benefits and risks of an arthroplasty should be weighed against each other and individually discussed with the patient.
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- Jörg Lützner
- UniversitätsCentrum für Orthopädie, Unfall- und Plastische Chirurgie (OUPC), Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland.
- Endoprothesenregister Deutschland (EPRD), Berlin, Deutschland.
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- Endoprothesenregister Deutschland (EPRD), Berlin, Deutschland
- Centrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie (CMSC), Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- UniversitätsCentrum für Orthopädie, Unfall- und Plastische Chirurgie (OUPC), Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland
- Endoprothesenregister Deutschland (EPRD), Berlin, Deutschland
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- UniversitätsCentrum für Orthopädie, Unfall- und Plastische Chirurgie (OUPC), Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Endoprothesenregister Deutschland (EPRD), Berlin, Deutschland
- Orthopädisch Chirurgisches Kompetenzzentrum Augsburg (OCKA), Augsburg, Deutschland
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Prodinger PM, Gruber CH, Weber P, Böhler N. [Perioperative management of obese patients undergoing elective hip and knee arthroplasty]. ORTHOPADIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2025; 54:135-143. [PMID: 39833315 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-024-04597-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2025]
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INTRODUCTION Obesity is a worldwide growing health crisis, affecting younger and younger age groups and posing new challenges for arthroplasty. Due to increased complication rates in this population, many authors are of the opinion that in patients with a body mass index (BMI) of over 40, the problems outweigh the benefits of surgery and that surgery should be postponed until significant weight reduction has been achieved. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic review of electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library) was performed. 49 relevant articles were analyzed. Pre-defined questions were answered based on the literature. The level of evidence for the recommendation was defined in a consensus meeting. RESULTS Obese patients with a BMI ≥ 30 have an up to threefold increased perioperative risk, particularly for infections and mechanical complications. In addition, surgery in obese patients is technically demanding, which results in a higher risk of implant malpositioning. Despite these risks, obese patients benefit from surgery in a similar way compared to normal-weight patients, showing comparable improvements in function and quality of life. Preoperative weight loss can reduce the risk but should be long-term to avoid negative metabolic effects. Bariatric surgery and drug therapies can help, but their effects on perioperative risk are unclear. Besides the BMI, careful diagnosis and treatment of comorbidities is crucial. CONCLUSION Obese patients benefit from arthroplasty in a similar way to normal-weight patients but have a higher risk of complications, particularly infection. Prior to joint replacement, patients with a BMI of 40 or more should undergo dietary counselling and weight reduction; their metabolic status should be checked, as malnutrition can increase the risk. If weight reduction is not achieved despite these measures, the operation can be performed with increased risks, whereby the patient should be fully informed and involved in the decision-making process.
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- P M Prodinger
- Abteilung für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Krankenhaus Agatharied, Norbert-Kerkel-Platz, 83734, Hausham, Deutschland.
- Klinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie, Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität München, München, Germany.
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- Abteilung für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Krankenhaus Agatharied, Norbert-Kerkel-Platz, 83734, Hausham, Deutschland
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- Sportmedizin und Unfallchirurgie, ECOM, Praxis für Orthopädie, München, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Orthopädie, Allgemeines Krankenhaus Linz, Linz, Österreich
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Olson KL, Eccleston C. Reconsidering the Role of Weight Loss in Treatment for Chronic Pain: Knee Osteoarthritis as an Exemplar. THE JOURNAL OF PAIN 2024; 25:104647. [PMID: 39103008 PMCID: PMC11783314 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2024.104647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/28/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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Chronic pain is prevalent among individuals with higher body weight and associated with greater impairment. As a result, weight loss is a common recommendation for pain management among those with higher body weight. Body weight is an appealing target because it is modifiable and evidence-based treatments to produce weight loss are well-established. In the last 2 decades, there has been a growing line of scientific work investigating the application of weight loss to individuals with chronic pain. This represents an important step to integrate the conceptualization of pain and body weight and there is preliminary work suggesting treatment effects are enhanced when weight loss treatment is combined with pain coping skills. However, weight loss outcomes are variable and difficult to sustain, and access to evidence-based treatment is limited. These concerns are set against the backdrop of growing public and academic concern about the weight-centric approach to health care that dominates western medicine. This is a timely moment to reconsider the conceptualization of weight and pain, and the role of weight loss in chronic pain treatment. Using osteoarthritis as an exemplar, we review the evidence for and clinical uptake of weight loss as a chronic pain management strategy and conclude with key areas for consideration to advance the scientific understanding of these comorbid conditions and how to optimize pain management for individuals of higher body weight. PERSPECTIVE: This focus article critically considers the role of weight loss in management of chronic pain among individuals of higher body. Using knee osteoarthritis as an exemplar, the evidence and clinical uptake of weight loss for pain management is reviewed. Limitations are considered to guide future research and clinical care.
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- KayLoni L Olson
- Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center, Miriam Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island; Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island.
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- Research Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath, England; Centre for Pain Research, University of Bath, Bath, England
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Goldsmith SP, Karayiannis PN, Edwards LM, Toson B, D'Mello F, Jackman E, Wilson CJ, Samson A. Early insights from the routine use of patient reported outcome measures in elective hip and knee arthroplasty at a public teaching hospital in South Australia. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2024; 8:131. [PMID: 39531137 PMCID: PMC11557799 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-024-00807-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2024] [Indexed: 11/16/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION For advanced osteoarthritis of the knee and hip, the most clinically effective treatment remains total-knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total-hip arthroplasty (THA). Success of these surgeries have traditionally been appraised by economic and volume-based measures. There has been a shift towards the use of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) to quantify success and guide treatment. The present study provides analysis of three PROMS which have been validated for use in orthopaedic settings; the Oxford Knee Score (OKS), Oxford Hip Score (OHS), Forgotten Joint Score (FJS), and the EuroQol-Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS) - a non-disease specific measure of health. PROMs were completed pre-operatively, 6-weeks, and 1-year after elective TKA and THA undertaken in 2018 in a public teaching hospital in South Australia. Post-operative satisfaction/dissatisfaction was measured using a 5-point Likert scale and was collected at the same 6-week and 1-year points. RESULTS PROMs were collected from 285 eligible elective knee-arthroplasty, and 205 elective hip-arthroplasty patients. There was significant average improvement, greater than minimal clinical important differences between pre-operative and 1-year post-operative scores for all three PROMs tools. Inter-PROM correlation was strongest between FJS and OKS at 1-year post TKA (rs = 0.722), and between FJS and OHS in post-THA at the same interval (rs = 0.609). TKA patients with higher pre-surgical 10-year mortality were weakly associated with lower pre-operative OKS score (rs = 0.169). BMI was weakly negatively associated with pre-operative and 6-week post-operative EQ-VAS scores (rs = -0.291 and rs = -0.149 respectively). Post-TKA satisfaction was 77.2% at 1-year, and THA 88.5% at the same interval. CONCLUSION This study provides an early insight from the use of the OKS, OHS, the EQ-VAS and the FJS as PROMs in primary TKA and THA at our centre. All PROMs demonstrate significant increase (improvement) at both 6-week and 1-year post-operative intervals, relative to pre-operative scores. The FJS demonstrated good sensitivity. Pre-existing co-morbidities do not appear to have any significant relation with post-operative PROMs collected in this study.
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- Samuel P Goldsmith
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Level 5, Room 5E209, Bedford Park, Adelaide, 5042, South Australia.
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Level 5, Room 5E209, Bedford Park, Adelaide, 5042, South Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Level 5, Room 5E209, Bedford Park, Adelaide, 5042, South Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Level 5, Room 5E209, Bedford Park, Adelaide, 5042, South Australia
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia
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Gregor RH, Hooper GJ, Frampton C. Five- and ten-year follow-up of medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasties in obese and non-obese patients. Bone Jt Open 2024; 5:937-943. [PMID: 39436108 PMCID: PMC11495132 DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.510.bjo-2024-0124.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2024] Open
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Aims The aim of this study was to determine whether obesity had a detrimental effect on the long-term performance and survival of medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasties (UKAs). Methods This study reviewed prospectively collected functional outcome scores and revision rates of all medial UKA patients with recorded BMI performed in Christchurch, New Zealand, from January 2011 to September 2021. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) were the primary outcome of this study, with all-cause revision rate analyzed as a secondary outcome. PROMs were taken preoperatively, at six months, one year, five years, and ten years postoperatively. There were 873 patients who had functional scores recorded at five years and 164 patients had scores recorded at ten years. Further sub-group analysis was performed based on the patient's BMI. Revision data were available through the New Zealand Joint Registry for 2,323 UKAs performed during this time period. Results Obese patients (BMI > 30 kg/m2) were 3.1 years younger than non-obese patients (BMI < 30 kg/m2) at the time of surgery (mean age of obese patients 65.5 years (SD 9.7) and mean age of non-obese patients 68.6 years (SD 10.1)). Preoperatively, obese patients tended to have significantly lower functional scores than non-obese patients, which continued at five and ten years postoperatively. At these timepoints, obese patients had significantly lower scores for most PROMs measured compared to non-obese patients. However, there was no significant difference in the improvement of any of these scores after surgery between obese and non-obese patients. There was no significant difference in revision rates between obese and non-obese patients at any time. All-cause revision rate for obese patients was 0.73 per 100 observed component years compared to 0.67 in non-obese patients at ten years. There was also no significant difference in the aseptic loosening rate between groups. Conclusion Our study supports the use of UKAs in obese patients, with similar benefit and survival compared to non-obese patients at ten years.
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- Reinhold H. Gregor
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
- University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Xu K, Wang T, Yu T, Zhao X, Zhang Y, Zhang L. Effect of body mass index on 30-day complication rate and implant survival rate after simultaneous bilateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: a multicentre retrospective study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:518. [PMID: 38970062 PMCID: PMC11229017 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07639-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The practice of simultaneous bilateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (SBUKA) remains a topic of debate, particularly in patients with obesity. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess the impact of body mass index (BMI) on the 30-day complication rate and the survival rate of the implant following SBUKA. METHODS We retrospectively examined the clinical records of 245 patients (490 knees) who underwent SBUKA at the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University between January 2010 and December 2020. Patients were categorised based on their BMI at the time of surgery into four groups: normal weight (BMI 18.5 to 22.9 kg/m2), overweight (BMI 23.0 to 24.9 kg/m2), obese (BMI 25.0 to 29.9 kg/m2), and severely obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m2). Variables such as length of hospital stay, duration of surgery, and costs of hospitalisation were compared across all groups. Additionally, we recorded the 30-day postoperative complication rate and the time from surgery to any required revision. The Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was employed to evaluate and compare the implant survival rates. RESULTS The follow-up period for the 245 patients ranged from 39 to 114 months, with an average of 77.05±18.71 months. The incidence of complications within 30 days post-surgery did not significantly differ across the groups (χ2 = 1.102, p = 0.777). The implant survival rates from the lowest to the highest BMI groups were 97.14%, 93.9%, 94.44%, and 96.43%, respectively. Both the rate of implant revision (χ2 =1.612, p = 0.657) and the survival curves of the implants (p = 0.639) showed no statistically significant differences among the groups. CONCLUSIONS BMI did not influence the 30-day complication rate nor the survival rate of implants following SBUKA, suggesting that SBUKA should not be contraindicated based on BMI alone.
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- Kuishuai Xu
- Department of Sports Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Shandong Qingdao, 266000, China
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- Department of Traumatology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Shandong Qingdao, 266000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Shandong Qingdao, 266000, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Shandong Qingdao, 266000, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Shandong Qingdao, 266000, China.
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- Department of Abdominal ultrasound, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Shandong Qingdao, 266000, China.
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Albishi W, AbuDujain NM, Aldhahri M, Alzeer M. Unicompartmental knee replacement: controversies and technical considerations. ARTHROPLASTY 2024; 6:21. [PMID: 38693586 PMCID: PMC11064323 DOI: 10.1186/s42836-024-00242-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Unicompartmental knee replacement (UKR) is one of the effective interventions for the treatment of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. Moreover, it has multiple advantages over total knee arthroplasty (TKA), including reduced intraoperative blood loss, decreased risk of transfusion, and faster recovery. This study aimed to discuss critical technical considerations regarding UKR and some of the controversies and updates. METHODS We conducted a review to provide an overview of the controversies and technical considerations about UKR in several aspects. Only peer-reviewed articles were included, up to December 2023 using PubMed, Google Scholar, ERIC, and Cochrane database for systematic reviews databases. RESULT UKR is associated with superior patient-reported clinical and functional outcomes, as well as shorter hospital stays, fewer postoperative complications, and revealed favorable outcomes in patients' return to sport. The choice between mobile- and fixed-bearing prostheses depends, in part, on the surgeon's preference. The mobile-bearing UKR is a less constrained prosthesis and can potentially result in less wear, but it is more technically demanding. While no significant difference between mobile-bearing versus fixed-bearing prostheses, cementless is superior to cemented design. Furthermore, UKR can be a good alternative for high tibial osteotomy (HTO) and still can be considered after a failed HTO. Lastly, recent reviews have shown a revision rate comparable to that of TKA. This is probably influenced by Improved comprehension of the best indications, patient selection criteria, as well as of the design, materials, and technological advances. CONCLUSION UKR treatment for unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis is secure and effective. Based on clinical and functional outcomes, decreased morbidity and mortality, and cost-effectiveness, long-term studies suggest that UKR is superior to TKA. Further investigation in this area is warranted.
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- Waleed Albishi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11362, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, 2925, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11362, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11362, Saudi Arabia
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Mekkawy KL, Rodriguez HC, Pannu TS, Rowland RJ, Roche MW, Corces A. Morbidly Obese Patients Undergoing Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Compared to Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Case-Controlled Analysis. J Arthroplasty 2023; 38:2510-2516.e1. [PMID: 37301237 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.05.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In this study, we assess the effects that morbid obesity (body mass index (BMI) ≥ 40) has on: (1) Ninety-day medical complications and readmission rates; (2) costs of care and lengths of stay (LOS); and (3) 2-year implant complications in patients undergoing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) versus total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS A retrospective query of TKA and UKA patients were identified using a national database. Morbidly obese UKA patients were matched 1:5 to morbidly obese TKA patients by demographic and comorbidity profiles. Subgroup analyses were conducted using the same process between morbidly obese UKA patients and BMI <40 TKA patients, as well as to BMI <40 UKA patients. RESULTS Morbidly obese patients who underwent UKA had significantly fewer medical complications, readmissions, and periprosthetic joint infections than TKA patients; however, UKA patients had greater odds of mechanical loosening (ML). The TKA patients had significantly longer LOS (3.0 versus 2.4 days, P < .001), as well as significantly greater costs of care than UKA patients ($12,869 versus $7,105). Morbidly obese UKA patients had similar rates of medical complications, and significantly lower readmissions, decreased LOS, and decreased costs when compared to TKA patients who had a BMI <40. CONCLUSION In patients who have morbid obesity, complications were decreased in UKA compared to TKA. Moreover, morbidly obese UKA patients had lower medical utilizations and similar complication rates when compared to TKA patients with the recommended cutoff of BMI <40. However, UKA patients had greater rates of ML than TKA patients. A UKA may be an acceptable treatment option for unicompartmental osteoarthritis in morbidly obese patients.
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- Kevin L Mekkawy
- Holy Cross Orthopedic Research Institute, Holy Cross Health, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, West Palm Beach, Florida
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, West Palm Beach, Florida; Larkin Community Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, South Miami, Florida
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- Larkin Community Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, South Miami, Florida
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- Larkin Community Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, South Miami, Florida
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- Holy Cross Orthopedic Research Institute, Holy Cross Health, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, West Palm Beach, Florida
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- Larkin Community Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, South Miami, Florida
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Bagge A, Jensen CB, Mikkelsen M, Gromov K, Nielsen CS, Troelsen A. Obese Patients Achieve Good Improvements in Patient-Reported Outcome Measures After Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Despite a Lower Preoperative Score. J Arthroplasty 2023; 38:252-258.e2. [PMID: 36096272 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In this study, we examined the association between obesity and patient-reported outcome measures after medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (MUKA), assessed through score changes, Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS), and minimal important change (MIC). Second, the association between obesity and early readmissions was examined. METHODS A total of 450 MUKAs (mean body mass index [BMI] 30.3, range, 19.6-53.1), performed from February 2016 to December 2020, were grouped using BMI: <30, 30-34.9, and >34.9. Oxford Knee Score (OKS), Forgotten Joint Score (FJS), and Activity and Participation Questionnaire (APQ) were assessed preoperatively and at 3, 12, and 24 months, postoperatively. The 12-month PASS and MIC were also assessed, defining PASS as OKS = 30, MIC-OKS as change in OKS = 8, and MIC-FJS as change in FJS = 14. RESULTS No significant differences in OKS change were found between BMI groups. After 12 months, patients who had a BMI of 30-34.9 had lower change in FJS (estimate -8.1, 95% CI -14.9 to -1.4) and were less likely to reach PASS (odds ratio 0.4, 95% CI 0.2-0.7) as well as MIC-FJS (odds ratio 0.5, 95% CI 0.2-0.9). Both obese groups had lower change in APQ after 12 months. Differences in 90-day readmission rates were nonsignificant between groups. CONCLUSION Our findings of no differences in OKS improvement between BMI groups and achieving MIC for BMI > 34.9 suggest good improvements in obese patients despite lower preoperative scores, supporting contemporary indications for MUKA. Lower APQ development and achievement of 12-month PASS may be used when addressing expectations of recovery.
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- Anders Bagge
- Hvidovre Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Orthopaedic Research Hvidovre (CORH), Kettegård Allé 30, 2650 Hvidovre, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Hvidovre Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Orthopaedic Research Hvidovre (CORH), Kettegård Allé 30, 2650 Hvidovre, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Hvidovre Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Orthopaedic Research Hvidovre (CORH), Kettegård Allé 30, 2650 Hvidovre, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Hvidovre Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Orthopaedic Research Hvidovre (CORH), Kettegård Allé 30, 2650 Hvidovre, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Hvidovre Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Orthopaedic Research Hvidovre (CORH), Kettegård Allé 30, 2650 Hvidovre, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Hvidovre Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Orthopaedic Research Hvidovre (CORH), Kettegård Allé 30, 2650 Hvidovre, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Obesity increases the risk of conversion to total knee arthroplasty after unicompartimental knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:3945-3957. [PMID: 34718836 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06780-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this meta-analysis was to to determine the influence of obesity on patient outcome and implant survivorship after primary unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). METHODS A PRISMA systematic review was conducted by searching the Medline (PubMed), EMBASE, and Cochrane electronic databases to identify clinical studies investigating the effect of obesity on outcomes after UKA. Data were collected on aspecifically designed extraction form. Methodological quality was assessed using the Methodological Index for Nonrandomized Studies score. Quantitative meta-analysis was carried out using RevMan 5.4 software. RESULTS A total of 17 studies were included; 43,845 primary UKA patients were classified by their BMI: on-obese (BMI 25 to < 30 kg/m2); obese (BMI 30 to < 35 kg/m2); severely obese (BMI > 35 kg/m2). Pooled analysis showed no statistically significant difference in Knee Society Score (KSS) pain in the obese (n.s.) and the severely obese (n.s.) group compared to the non-obese group, while the KSS function score was lower in the severely obese (P = 0.0002) compared to the obese (P = 0.06) and the non-obese group. Postoperative Oxford Knee Score (OKS) was lower in the obese group (P = 0.01) but not in the severely obese group (P = 0.16). Postoperative Range of Motion (ROM) was comparable in the obese and non-obese group (P = 0.16). Implant survival at 10 years follow-up was significantly lower in the obese (82.5-95.3%; P < 0.0001) and the severely obese group (87.5-93.8%; P < 0.0001) thanthe non-obese group (83.6-98.6%). CONCLUSION Obesity and severe obesity were associated with significantly higher revision and lower implant survival rates. Obesity did not influence clinical and most functional outcomes after UKA, whereas KSS function score was significantly lower only for the severely obese patient group. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III, meta-analysis.
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Retrospective comparison of rates of aseptic loosening in fixed-bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) implants. CURRENT ORTHOPAEDIC PRACTICE 2022. [DOI: 10.1097/bco.0000000000001120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Coelho A, Leal-Blanquet J, Sánchez-Soler JF, Torres-Claramunt R, Hinarejos P, Monllau JC. Patients lose weight after a total knee arthroplasty: myth or reality? INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2022; 46:1299-1304. [DOI: 10.1007/s00264-022-05387-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Bull D, Mannan A, Ansari J, Mason K, London E, Müller JH, London N. Medial/central PF arthritis and functionally stable ACL deficiency do not compromise outcomes of fixed-bearing medial UKA. Knee 2022; 35:8-15. [PMID: 35152155 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2022.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is limited published data assessing functional scores and patient satisfaction following unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) in patients with patellofemoral (PF) arthritis or anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficiency. The purpose of this study was to determine whether medial/central PF arthritis or functionally stable ACL deficiency compromise outcomes of fixed-bearing medial UKA at a minimum follow-up of 2 years. The hypothesis was that equivalent outcomes can be achieved in patients with substantial medial/central PF arthritis or with functionally stable ACL deficiency. METHODS The authors studied a consecutive series of 229 patients (240 knees) at 36.9 ± 6.3 months after receiving fixed-bearing medial UKA. Patients completed pre- and post-operative (2 years) clinical outcome questionnaires for Oxford Knee Score (OKS), EQ-5D, Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Physical Function Short Form (KOOS-PS), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) activity score, and Forgotten Joint Score (FJS). Multivariable analyses were performed to determine associations between clinical scores, patient demographics, PF arthritis and functionally stable ACL deficiency. RESULTS Of the 240 knees, 125 (54%) had substantial medial/central PF arthritis and 21 (9%) functionally stable ACL deficiency. Multivariable analyses revealed no association between outcomes and medial/central PF arthritis, but knees with functionally stable ACL deficiency were associated with better KOOS-PS (β = 8.99, p = 0.012). CONCLUSION Fixed-bearing medial UKA grants satisfactory outcomes at 2 years even in knees with substantial medial/central PF arthritis or functionally stable ACL deficiency. Longer-term prospective studies with larger cohorts are needed to confirm these promising findings regarding outcomes in patients traditionally contraindicated for medial UKA.
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- Damian Bull
- Harrogate and District Foundation Trust, North Yorkshire, England
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- Leeds Beckett University School of Sport, Leeds, England
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- Harrogate and District Foundation Trust, North Yorkshire, England
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- Harrogate and District Foundation Trust, North Yorkshire, England; Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, England
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Campi S, Papalia GF, Esposito C, Albo E, Cannata F, Zampogna B, Papalia R, Denaro V. Unicompartmental Knee Replacement in Obese Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2021; 10:3594. [PMID: 34441889 PMCID: PMC8397050 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10163594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Thanks to modern surgical techniques and implants, traditional exclusion criteria for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) are no longer considered contraindications. The aim of this study is to clarify the impact of obesity on functional outcomes and revision rates of UKA. We performed a comprehensive systematic review using PubMed-Medline, Google Scholar and Cochrane Central. Then, we extracted data related to body mass index (BMI), age and follow-up, functional outcome scores and rate of revisions (all-cause, aseptic and septic). Patients were stratified according to BMI into two groups: non-obese (BMI < 30) and obese (BMI ≥ 30). We identified 22 eligible studies, of which 13 were included in the meta-analysis. Patients with a BMI > 30 had a significantly higher likelihood for revision (p = 0.02), while the risk of septic revision was similar (p = 0.79). The clinical outcome measures showed a significant difference in favor of patients with a BMI < 30 (p < 0.0001). The improvements in Oxford Knee Score and Knee Society Score were significant in both obese and non-obese patients, although the latter showed inferior results. The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis show that BMI is not a contraindication to UKA. However, obese patients have a higher risk for aseptic failure and lower improvement in clinical scores compared to non-obese patients.
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- Stefano Campi
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (S.C.); (C.E.); (E.A.); (B.Z.); (R.P.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (S.C.); (C.E.); (E.A.); (B.Z.); (R.P.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (S.C.); (C.E.); (E.A.); (B.Z.); (R.P.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (S.C.); (C.E.); (E.A.); (B.Z.); (R.P.); (V.D.)
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- Unit of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Medicine, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (S.C.); (C.E.); (E.A.); (B.Z.); (R.P.); (V.D.)
- Multi-Specialist Clinical Institute for Orthopaedic Trauma Care (COT), 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (S.C.); (C.E.); (E.A.); (B.Z.); (R.P.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (S.C.); (C.E.); (E.A.); (B.Z.); (R.P.); (V.D.)
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Ng HJH. Obesity does not adversely impact the outcome of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of 80,798 subjects. Int J Obes (Lond) 2021; 45:1367. [PMID: 33972696 DOI: 10.1038/s41366-021-00852-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Hannah Jia Hui Ng
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Alexandra Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
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