Abstract

JORGE, Fernando D. et al. Uso de endoprótesis para el tratamiento de enfermedades no neoplásicas de la rodilla. Rev. Asoc. Argent. Ortop. Traumatol. [online]. 2023, vol.88, n.5, pp.466-477. ISSN 1852-7434.  http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2023.88.5.1678.

Introduction: Endoprosthesis is the gold standard for reconstruction after oncological resections. The advances regarding its materials and designs allowed for the expansion of the indications to non-neoplastic pathologies. Its simple and fast intraoperative assembly and its immediate mechanical stability allow for early rehabilitation and functional recovery. However, the failure rate is high, although it is different from oncological pathologies. The predominant causes are varied. Objectives: To analyze our experience in the use of knee endoprosthesis and compare it with the literature, evaluating functional outcomes, radiographic outcomes, implant survival and causes of eventual failure. Materials and Methods: Patients with complex non-neoplastic knee pathology that required reconstruction with endoprosthesis were selected. Clinical history, anamnesis, physical examination, and radiographs were reviewed. For clinical examination and functional evaluation, the MusculoSkeletal Tumor Society Score (MSTS Score) was used. For implant failures, the modified Henderson et al. classification was used. Results: 12 endoprostheses were studied, with an average follow-up of 3.8 years. Failures were recorded in 2 (18%), with a mean time to failure of 47.5 months. One type 2 failure (aseptic loosening) and one type 4 failure (infection) were recorded. No other complications were noted. For the functional evaluation, the mean final score was 76.6%. Conclusion: Our results support the use of endoprostheses for complex non-neoplastic knee diseases in carefully selected patients, despite being a complex surgical procedure with many complications.

Keywords : Endoprosthesis; knee; infection; complications.

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