Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) Cemented Versus Cementless

Prospective Randomized Study of 130 Total Knee Arthroplasty With Cemented Femoral Implant Versus Cementless

The aim of the study is to analyse and to compare the quality of fixation of a femoral implant with or without cement.

One hundred thirty patients will be operated on and included with 2 groups, the first one with TKA all cemented and the second one with TKA with a cementless femoral implant. The study criteria include the IKS (International Knee Society) score and the analysis of a radiolucent line at the femur.

Patients will be reviewed at 2, 6 and 12 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Osteoarthritis (medial and/or lateral femoro-tibial arthritis and/or patellofemoral arthritis)
• Indication of surgical treatment by total knee arthroplasty
• Age between 50 and 90 years
• Acceptance and signature to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

• Rheumatoid or other inflammatory arthritis
• Association with other surgical procedure (osteotomy)
• Range of motion inferior to 90°
• Previous knee surgery (except arthroscopy)