Changes in periprosthetic bone mineral density after medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: a prospective cohort study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty (UKA) is effective for knee anteromedial osteoarthritis (AMOA), but aseptic prosthetic loosening causes failures. While periprosthetic bone loss links to loosening in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), this association and post-UKA periprosthetic Bone Mineral Density (BMD) changes are understudied. Systematically exploring dynamic post-UKA BMD changes is vital for optimizing management and reducing loosening risk..
PATIENTS AND METHODS: This prospective study included 40 patients (40 knees) with knee AMOA who underwent UKA (January 2020-January 2024). All received cemented Oxford unicompartmental prostheses implanted by the same surgeon (standard technique). Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) measured periprosthetic BMD preoperatively, and at one, three, six and 12 months postoperatively to analyze change patterns..
RESULTS: Periprosthetic BMD decreased rapidly at one and three months postoperatively, then increased at six and 12 months (p 0.05)..
CONCLUSION: Early postoperative (≤ 3 months) rapid periprosthetic BMD decline in UKA suggests potential clinical value of early anti-osteoporotic treatment.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2b - Prospective case-control study.
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Evidence Hub reads this as a case-control, done in people. Its evidence level is 4 of 5 (Low · observational). Observational designs can show an association but not prove cause. Reported size: 40 participants or records.
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