Potential risk of medial cortex perforation due to peg position of morphometric tibial component in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: a computer simulation study

ConclusionThe posterior pegs of the PPK are located more medially than the other two implants, which may result in perforation of the medial tibial cortex during implantation. Surgeons should consider the risk involved in the type of implant used.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research