- Podcast
- 01/11/2019
- UK
Reliable Outcomes and Survivorship of Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty for Osteonecrosis of the Knee
Description
This month's BJJ Podcast marks the one-year anniversary of the series, hosted by Andrew and featuring Dr. Matt Abdel from the Mayo Clinic. The podcast recaps a year's worth of discussions on orthopedic surgery topics, including innovative studies and surgeries. This episode focuses on a study led by Dr. Abdel regarding total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for osteonecrosis of the knee.
Dr. Abdel discusses the challenges and considerations of knee osteonecrosis, emphasizing the traditionally poor outcomes associated with TKA for this condition. His study aims to evaluate the survivorship and clinical outcomes of modern techniques and implant designs. The retrospective review of patient data reveals an impressive 10-year survival rate free from aseptic loosening of 97%, suggesting that patients with osteonecrosis can achieve outcomes comparable to those receiving TKA for osteoarthritis.
Listeners gain insights into patient assessment practices, follow-up protocols, and the importance of setting proper expectations regarding possible complications, such as a higher incidence of manipulation under anesthesia. Dr. Abdel encourages surgeons to proceed with TKA for osteonecrosis patients who fail conservative management, countering the older apprehensions regarding knee arthroplasty in this demographic.