Outcomes of lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty in post-traumatic osteoarthritis, a retrospective comparative study

ConclusionLateral UKA for OA secondary to tibial plateau fracture was efficient in restoring joint function, improving clinical results, and correcting lower limb alignment. Clinical outcomes and nine  year survivorship did not differ from lateral UKA for primary OA. Consequently, lateral UKA should be considered a valid option in treating lateral posttraumatic OA in carefully selected patients.Trial registration number(clinicaltrials.gov) NCT04198389
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research