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The Importance of Different Modularity of the Polyethylene Insert for Tibial Component Migration and Adaptive Bone Remodeling After Uncemented Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Trabecular Metal Technology (TMT) Zimmer NexGen®, (Monoblock vs. Modular Design)
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Summary
In a prospective randomised study two uncemented tibial components with different polyethylene modularities (Trabecular Metal Technology (TMT) Zimmer NexGen® monobloc and TMT Zimmer NexGen® modular) used for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is evaluated. Both tibial component coatings are designed to provide excellent condition for bone ingrowth. The differences between the two tibial components are evaluated by measurements of migration of the tibial component assessed by Radiostereometric analysis (RSA) and measurements of the adaptive bone remodeling of the proximal tibial assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2012-07
Completion Date
2026-08
Last Updated
2022-04-27
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Zimmer NexGen® Trabecular Metal Technology (TMT), Monoblock
A prospective randomized study where the patients are randomized too receive a monoblock tibial component with trabecular metal coating (TMT Zimmer NexGen®) or a modular tibial component (TMT Zimmer NexGen®). Both prostheses are available and approved by the FDA and CE. The only difference between the implants is that of the polyethylene insert (monoblock vs. modular). The operations are performed at the Department of Planned Elective Surgery Z, Gentofte Hospital by two experienced TKA surgeons that will be included in the research group. During surgery a minimum of 4 Tantalum markers (0.8 mm) is inserted in the bone of the proximal tibia and 6 markers are inserted in the polyethylene insert.
Zimmer NexGen® Trabecular Metal Technology (TMT), Modular
A prospective randomized study where the patients are randomized too receive a monoblock tibial component with trabecular metal coating (TMT Zimmer NexGen®) or a modular tibial component (TMT Zimmer NexGen®). Both prostheses are available and approved by the FDA and CE. The only difference between the implants is that of the polyethylene insert (monoblock vs. modular). The operations are performed at the Department of Planned Elective Surgery Z, Gentofte Hospital by two experienced TKA surgeons that will be included in the research group. During surgery a minimum of 4 Tantalum markers (0.8 mm) is inserted in the bone of the proximal tibia and 6 markers are inserted in the polyethylene insert.
Locations (2)
Gentofte Hospital
Copenhagen, Denmak, Denmark
Gentofte Hospital
Copenhagen, Denmark