Cementless total knee arthroplasty in patients over 65 years old.

Hofmann, A A; Wyatt, R W; Beck, S W; Alpert, J · Clin Orthop Relat Res · 1991

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Many factors influence the decision to implant a knee prosthesis with or without cement. Implant retrieval studies have demonstrated that bone ingrowth into porous-coated devices is possible even in older age groups. Early clinical follow-up observations suggest that cementless total knee arthroplasty can be successful in patients over 65 years of age, and need not be reserved for younger patients.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy