There is no difference in postoperative pain, function and complications in patients with chondrocalcinosis in the outcome of total knee arthroplasty for end-stage osteoarthritis

ConclusionPatients with and without chondrocalcinosis have the same outcome after total knee arthroplasty related to pain, functionality, complications, arthritis and revision after surgery for end-stage osteoarthritis. Chondrocalcinosis is not a contraindication for total knee arthroplasty and additional synovectomy is unnecessary.Level of evidenceIII.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research