Premature wear of total knee arthroplasty in sports shown in a golfer

Sport with an endoprosthesis is controversially discussed, whereas golf with a knee endoprosthesis is usually allowed. This case shows that playing golf can lead to severe wear of the prosthesis. The wear pattern of the components of the prosthesis suggests increased rotational loads. A change to a ...

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Published in:Der Orthopäde 2020-12, Vol.49 (12), p.1056
Main Authors: Tischer, T, Enz, A, Kluess, D, Lutter, C, Mittelmeier, W
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee - adverse effects
Biomechanical Phenomena
Golf
Humans
Knee
Knee Joint - surgery
Knee Prosthesis - adverse effects
Sports
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Summary:Sport with an endoprosthesis is controversially discussed, whereas golf with a knee endoprosthesis is usually allowed. This case shows that playing golf can lead to severe wear of the prosthesis. The wear pattern of the components of the prosthesis suggests increased rotational loads. A change to a constrained prosthesis was made because of metal-to-metal contact. It is important to inform the patient before surgery about sports with endoprosthesis. Athletic loads are not part of prosthesis testing according to ISO.
ISSN:1433-0431
DOI:10.1007/s00132-020-04026-z