The Knee-Fix study: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial evaluating cemented and cementless components in total knee arthroplasty

The Knee-Fix study: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial evaluating cemented and cementless components in total knee arthroplasty

Abstract Background Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective procedure for patients with a variety of knee conditions. The main cause of aseptic TKA failure is implant loosening, which has been linked to poor cement mantle quality. Cementless components were introduced to offer better longer-te...

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Main Authors: Mei Lin Tay, Nina Zeng, Sherina Holland, Ali Bayan, Bill J. Farrington, Rupert van Rooyen, Rob Sharp, Robert S. J. Elliott, Matthew L. Walker, Simon W. Young
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Total knee arthroplasty
Cement fixation
Cementless
Aseptic loosening
Radiolucencies
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-022-06974-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-022-06974-7

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