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World J Clin Cases. Sep 6, 2024; 12(25): 5642-5645
Published online Sep 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i25.5642
Analysis of causes for revision in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
Sujit Kumar Tripathy, Siddharth Satyakam Pradhan, Shahnawaz Khan, Hursch Patel
Sujit Kumar Tripathy, Siddharth Satyakam Pradhan, Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar 751019, Odisha, India
Shahnawaz Khan, Department of Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar 751019, India
Hursch Patel, Department of Medicine, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, MO 64106, United States
Author contributions: Tripathy SK, Pradhan SS, and Khan S evaluated the manuscript and analyzed the reasons for failure in UKA; Patel H and Khan S reviewed the literature; Pradhan SS and Tripathy SK prepared the initial manuscript; Tripathy SK, Khan S, and Patel H provided intellectual content; all authors read the manuscript and approved it for publication.
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Corresponding author: Sujit Kumar Tripathy, MCh, MNAMS, MS, Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, SIjua, Patrapada, Bhubaneswar 751019, Odisha, India. sujitortho@yahoo.co.in
Received: March 11, 2024
Revised: April 28, 2024
Accepted: May 28, 2024
Published online: September 6, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The study by Zhao et al investigates revision causes after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA), noting frequent failures due to surgical technique issues. UKA, used for single-compartment knee osteoarthritis, offers benefits like bone preservation and quicker recovery, with superior outcomes but a higher revision rate than TKA. Registry data show surgeon experience and procedural volume significantly affect outcomes, with optimal results when UKA comprises at least 20% of knee arthroplasties. Common revision causes include component dislocation, loosening, and poor candidate selection. The study stresses proper technique, patient selection, and follow-up for UKA success.