Daisuke Hamada1, Keizo Wada2, Tomoya Takasago2, Tomohiro Goto2, Akihiro Nitta2, Kosaku Higashino2,3, Yoshihiro Fukui3, Koichi Sairyo2. 1. Department of Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, 3-18-15, Kuramoto, Tokushima, 770-8503, Japan. daisuke.hamada@tokushima-u.ac.jp. 2. Department of Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, 3-18-15, Kuramoto, Tokushima, 770-8503, Japan. 3. Department of Anatomy and Developmental Neurobiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, 3-18-15, Kuramoto, Tokushima, 770-8503, Japan.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To compare the kinematics between native knees and knees that have undergone bicruciate-retaining (BCR) total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with cruciate-retaining (CR) TKA converted from BCR TKA in the same whole-body cadaveric specimen using a navigation system and, if differences exist, to investigate the point at which normal kinematics are lost during the procedure. METHODS: The rotational kinematics throughout passive flexion of the native knee and of knees after meniscectomy, femoral replacement, BCR TKA, or CR TKA were assessed in nine fresh frozen cadavers using an image-free navigation system. RESULTS: The rotational kinematic pattern of a knee after BCR TKA was different from that of a native knee, especially in the early flexion phase, and was similar to that after CR TKA. Screw-home movement was not observed after BCR TKA, but still occurred after meniscectomy or femoral replacement with intact cruciate ligaments and an intact tibial articular surface. CONCLUSION: The rotational kinematics of the native knee are not always preserved after BCR TKA. Native rotational kinematics are preserved after meniscectomy and femoral replacement, but are lost after tibial replacement in BCR TKA. Surgeons should pay close attention to maintain the anteroposterior stabilizing function of the ACL in BCR TKA, rather than to restore the native rotational kinematics.
PURPOSE: To compare the kinematics between native knees and knees that have undergone bicruciate-retaining (BCR) total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with cruciate-retaining (CR) TKA converted from BCR TKA in the same whole-body cadaveric specimen using a navigation system and, if differences exist, to investigate the point at which normal kinematics are lost during the procedure. METHODS: The rotational kinematics throughout passive flexion of the native knee and of knees after meniscectomy, femoral replacement, BCR TKA, or CR TKA were assessed in nine fresh frozen cadavers using an image-free navigation system. RESULTS: The rotational kinematic pattern of a knee after BCR TKA was different from that of a native knee, especially in the early flexion phase, and was similar to that after CR TKA. Screw-home movement was not observed after BCR TKA, but still occurred after meniscectomy or femoral replacement with intact cruciate ligaments and an intact tibial articular surface. CONCLUSION: The rotational kinematics of the native knee are not always preserved after BCR TKA. Native rotational kinematics are preserved after meniscectomy and femoral replacement, but are lost after tibial replacement in BCR TKA. Surgeons should pay close attention to maintain the anteroposterior stabilizing function of the ACL in BCR TKA, rather than to restore the native rotational kinematics.
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