Christina M Arnholt1, Daniel W MacDonald1, Gregg R Klein2, Harold E Cates3, Clare M Rimnac4, Steven M Kurtz5, Sevi Kocagoz1, Antonia F Chen6. 1. Implant Research Center, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2. Hartzband Center for Hip & Knee Replacement, Paramus, New Jersey. 3. Tennessee Orthopedic Clinics, Knoxville, Tennessee. 4. Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Center for the Evaluation of Implant Performance, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. 5. Implant Research Center, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Exponent, Inc., Biomedical Engineering Practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 6. Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of metal release in contemporary total knee arthroplasty and the patient-related factors associated with this release. METHODS: In total, 256 retrieved cobalt-chromium femoral components were collected through a multi-institutional orthopedic implant retrieval program (implanted: 1-15 years). Implants were mainly revised for loosening (84/256), instability (62/256), and infection (46/256). Third-body damage was assessed using a semiquantitative scoring method. Microscale electro-corrosion damage (MECD) was evaluated using digital optical microscopy. Radii of curvature were measured from representative components to calculate anterior-posterior and medial-lateral ratios. Femoral component surface roughness was measured using a white light interferometer. Using a multivariable linear model, associations between damage score, implant, and patient factors were tested. Spearman's ρ correlation tests were performed to determine the association between roughness measurements and damage score. RESULTS: Mild to severe damage was observed in 52% (134/256) of the components. In the multivariable linear model, anterior-posterior ratio (β = -8.07; P < .001), loosening (β = -0.52; P = .006), and patient weight (β = 0.01; P = .007) were associated with damage score. Suspected MECD damage was observed in 82% (209/256) of components. The Ra value (ρ = 0.196; P = .002) and Rq value (ρ = 0.157; P = .012) increased as the damage score increased. CONCLUSION: The findings of this retrieval study support that similar damage mechanisms exist in contemporary and long-term total knee arthroplasty devices. Additionally, we observed associations between loosening, anterior-posterior conformity, and patient weight with increased surface damage.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of metal release in contemporary total knee arthroplasty and the patient-related factors associated with this release. METHODS: In total, 256 retrieved cobalt-chromium femoral components were collected through a multi-institutional orthopedic implant retrieval program (implanted: 1-15 years). Implants were mainly revised for loosening (84/256), instability (62/256), and infection (46/256). Third-body damage was assessed using a semiquantitative scoring method. Microscale electro-corrosion damage (MECD) was evaluated using digital optical microscopy. Radii of curvature were measured from representative components to calculate anterior-posterior and medial-lateral ratios. Femoral component surface roughness was measured using a white light interferometer. Using a multivariable linear model, associations between damage score, implant, and patient factors were tested. Spearman's ρ correlation tests were performed to determine the association between roughness measurements and damage score. RESULTS: Mild to severe damage was observed in 52% (134/256) of the components. In the multivariable linear model, anterior-posterior ratio (β = -8.07; P < .001), loosening (β = -0.52; P = .006), and patient weight (β = 0.01; P = .007) were associated with damage score. Suspected MECD damage was observed in 82% (209/256) of components. The Ra value (ρ = 0.196; P = .002) and Rq value (ρ = 0.157; P = .012) increased as the damage score increased. CONCLUSION: The findings of this retrieval study support that similar damage mechanisms exist in contemporary and long-term total knee arthroplasty devices. Additionally, we observed associations between loosening, anterior-posterior conformity, and patient weight with increased surface damage.
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