Description
In this presentation, Anders Troelsen discusses the importance of personalized care in knee arthroplasty, emphasizing the relevance of partial knee replacement (PKR) as a means to optimize total knee arthroplasty (TKA) practices. Troelsen highlights the significant benefits of PKR, including improved patient outcomes, reduced recovery times, fewer complications, and cost-effectiveness when performed on suitable patients. He advocates for the use of the Oxford uncemented medial partial knee replacement, citing ten years of supporting performance data and the suitability of its instrumentation for teaching environments. Troelsen goes on to analyze the epidemiology of knee osteoarthritis, noting that up to 50% of patients may be candidates for medial knee replacements and discusses the necessary criteria for integrating PKR into a clinical practice effectively. He concludes by encouraging practitioners to aim for a minimum of 20% to 30% usage in their practices and suggests maintaining a case frequency of at least one to two PKR operations per month, promising positive outcomes for those who adhere to these guidelines. Troelsen opens the floor for questions in the chat, expressing gratitude for the audience's attention.
DOI: 10.1302/3114-210565