Tantalum Cones in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty

J Knee Surg. 2016 Nov;29(8):621-626. doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1593370. Epub 2016 Sep 20.

Abstract

The best strategy to address large bony defects in revision total knee arthroplasty has yet to be determined. The relatively recent development of porous tantalum cones and their use to address massive bone loss in knee arthroplasty has shown promising short- and intermediate-term results. The purpose of this review is to present the current literature on: (1) basic science of porous tantalum, (2) classification and treatment for bone loss, (3) clinical results, and (4) evolution of newer generation cones.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / adverse effects
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / instrumentation*
  • Biocompatible Materials*
  • Bone Resorption / classification
  • Bone Resorption / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone Resorption / etiology
  • Bone Resorption / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Knee Prosthesis*
  • Porosity
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Reoperation
  • Tantalum*

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Tantalum