Osteophyte and Tibial Component Size Mismatch in Knee Arthroplasty
Author Information
Author(s): Ramappa Manjunath, Andrew Port
Primary Institution: James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK
Hypothesis
Does the combination of retained osteophyte and tibial component overhang contribute to knee pain after total knee arthroplasty?
Conclusion
The combination of a retained osteophyte and tibial component overhang can lead to knee pain, but symptoms can be resolved by excising the osteophyte.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient experienced intermittent knee pain after total knee arthroplasty.
- Symptoms improved after the excision of the osteophyte without changing the tibial component.
- Radiographs showed a tibial component overhang and a retained osteophyte.
Takeaway
Sometimes, after knee surgery, people can still feel pain because of leftover bone growths and how the parts fit together. Removing the bone growth can help make the pain go away.
Methodology
Case report detailing the patient's symptoms, investigations, and treatment over a 5-year period.
Limitations
The findings are based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
64-year-old male patient with osteoarthritis.
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