Meta-analysis comparing outcomes of fixed-bearing and mobile-bearing prostheses in total knee arthroplasty

J Arthroplasty. 2009 Sep;24(6):873-84. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2008.06.002. Epub 2008 Aug 12.

Abstract

Study findings have been inconsistent in confirming advantages for mobile-bearing compared with fixed-bearing prostheses for total knee arthroplasty. Therefore, we did meta-analysis of trials comparing outcomes from using the 2 different designs. Of 5670 citations identified for screening, 10 trials reporting 620 participants (906 knees) at final follow-up were eligible for data extraction and meta-analysis. The meta-analysis did not find a significant difference in the American Knee Society Knee Scores, Knee Society Functional and Pain Scores, range of motion, occurrence of radiolucent lines, prosthesis-related complications, and participant preference. The results suggest that the mobile-bearing prosthesis does not offer clinical or radiologic advantage over the fixed-bearing prosthesis.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Meta-Analysis
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Arthralgia / physiopathology
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / instrumentation*
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Knee Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Knee Joint / physiology
  • Knee Joint / surgery*
  • Knee Prosthesis* / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoarthritis, Knee / surgery
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Prosthesis Design* / adverse effects
  • Radiography
  • Range of Motion, Articular / physiology
  • Treatment Outcome