Niklas Kirchen1, Lars Reich2, Wenzel Waldstein3, Thomas Hopf4, Karl-Dieter Heller5, Stephan Wienert6, Veit Krenn7. 1. MVZ für Histologie, Zytologie und Molekulare Diagnostik Trier, Max-Planck-Straße 5, 54296, Trier, Deutschland. niklas.kirchen@charite.de. 2. Universität Klagenfurt, Klagenfurt, Österreich. 3. Universitätsklinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Medizinische Universität Wien, Wien, Österreich. 4. Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder Trier, Trier, Deutschland. 5. Orthopädische Klinik Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Deutschland. 6. VMscope GmbH Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland. 7. MVZ für Histologie, Zytologie und Molekulare Diagnostik Trier, Max-Planck-Straße 5, 54296, Trier, Deutschland.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: There are case descriptions of pronounced peri-implant inflammatory reactions and necrosis in non-infectious knee joint replacements with metal-polyethylene pairing. OBJECTIVES: Due to the histopathological similarities to the dysfunctional metal-on-metal (MoM) hip joint replacement, MoM-like reactions in knee joint arthroplasty ("ARMD-KEP") are proposed and a histopathological comparison is made. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This analysis evaluates five cases of "ARMD-KEP" using: (1) the SLIM consensus classification, (2) the particle algorithm, (3) the CD3 focus score and (4) the AVAL score. The comparison groups consist of 11 adverse cases of MoM hip and 20 cases of knee joint arthroplasty without adverse reaction. RESULTS: The ARMD-KEP cases were identified as SLIM type VI. Their median ALVAL score was 10. The CD3 focus score confirmed an adverse reaction. Particle corrosion was found in two of five cases. CONCLUSIONS: This data indicates that, in rare cases, an adverse MoM-like reaction may be present in knee replacements, with inflammatory and immunological expression similar to that of the adverse MoM reaction in the hip. The pathomechanisms can be discussed as follows: (1) secondary metal-metal contact, (2) dysfunctional loading of the coupling mechanism and (3) corrosion of the metal components. Much like trunnionosis in the hip, the term "hingiosis" is proposed for corrosion phenomena in dysfunctional conditions of coupled knee endoprosthetic systems.
BACKGROUND: There are case descriptions of pronounced peri-implant inflammatory reactions and necrosis in non-infectious knee joint replacements with metal-polyethylene pairing. OBJECTIVES: Due to the histopathological similarities to the dysfunctional metal-on-metal (MoM) hip joint replacement, MoM-like reactions in knee joint arthroplasty ("ARMD-KEP") are proposed and a histopathological comparison is made. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This analysis evaluates five cases of "ARMD-KEP" using: (1) the SLIM consensus classification, (2) the particle algorithm, (3) the CD3 focus score and (4) the AVAL score. The comparison groups consist of 11 adverse cases of MoM hip and 20 cases of knee joint arthroplasty without adverse reaction. RESULTS: The ARMD-KEP cases were identified as SLIM type VI. Their median ALVAL score was 10. The CD3 focus score confirmed an adverse reaction. Particle corrosion was found in two of five cases. CONCLUSIONS: This data indicates that, in rare cases, an adverse MoM-like reaction may be present in knee replacements, with inflammatory and immunological expression similar to that of the adverse MoM reaction in the hip. The pathomechanisms can be discussed as follows: (1) secondary metal-metal contact, (2) dysfunctional loading of the coupling mechanism and (3) corrosion of the metal components. Much like trunnionosis in the hip, the term "hingiosis" is proposed for corrosion phenomena in dysfunctional conditions of coupled knee endoprosthetic systems.
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