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Filter by:All artificial joint implants need to be solidly held (fixed) within the bone. Cementless fixation has become a popular method to achieve fixation for total knee replacements where the bone grows directly onto the implanted device instead of using bone cement. The primary purpose of this study is to assess long-term implant survivorship and clinical outcomes of a previous study cohort that received a cementless knee replacement. As this study cohort approaches 5 years post-operation, the investigators will re-examine the stability of participant implants using specialized x-rays, called "radiostereometric analysis". The study will use weight-bearing computed tomography (CT) to measure bone density and texture features and correlate that with implant stability. The investigators will collect stool samples to assess participant gut microbiomes for biomarkers of poor bone quality that could correlate to implant stability. All 33 participants from the original study cohort will be invited to participate in this study.
Metal hypersensitivity is a recognized complication in some patients following total joint arthroplasty. This can result in a reaction to metal particles from the implants placed in the joint and cause tissue injury. The Evolution® NitrX™ (MicroPort Orthopaedics, Memphis, TN) knee implant was designed with the addition of a coating meant to create a barrier against the release of metal ions. The primary purpose of this study is to compare the Evolution and Evolution NitrX implant (implants your surgeon uses in total knee arthroplasty surgery). This study will compare the stability of these knee implants (any movement the implant makes after surgery) through the use of specialized xrays, called "radiostereometric analysis" (RSA for short). The investigators will also compare levels of circulating metal particles with blood draws and the effects of any circulating metal with MR imaging. The investigators will also be looking at the participants clinical outcomes using joint function and patient satisfaction questionnaires. A total of 50 patients will be enrolled into the study.
The purpose of this study is to use Radiostereometric Analysis (RSA) and clinical outcome measures to evaluate early, post-operative implant stability, post-operative implant fixation, clinical performance, and in-vivo wear of the Zimmer® Continuum® Cup with vitamin E stabilized polyethylene.