EFORT Open Rev 2021;6:850-860. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.6.200105

A structured evaluation of the symptomatic medial Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA)

Stein J. Janssen1, Iris van Oost2, Stefan J.M. Breugem3, and Rutger C.I. van Geenen2
Knee
  • Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) has several advantages over total knee arthroplasty; however, in many reports, the risk of revision remains higher after UKA.
  • Many reasons for failure of UKA exist.
  • Successful treatment starts with accurate assessment of the symptomatic UKA as a specific mode of failure requires a specific solution.
  • A structured and comprehensive evaluation aids assessment of the symptomatic UKA.
  • This review provides an overview of the causes for a symptomatic medial UKA, its risk factors, diagnostic modalities that can be used, and briefly discusses treatment options.

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