Excellent survival and outcomes with fixed-bearing medial UKA in young patients ( ≤ 60 years) at minimum 10-year follow-up

ConclusionFixed-bearing medial UKA yields favorable results in the treatment of single compartment osteoarthritis of the knee in patients ≤ 60 years. The present study demonstrates low complication rates, good-to-excellent long-term patient outcomes, and satisfactory implant survival for this age group considering the advantages of UKA.Level of evidenceLevel IV, retrospective cohort study.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00167-020-05870-4

Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - February 2, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research