Stacked Titanium Metaphyseal Cones for Reconstruction of Large Tibial Defects in Revision Knee Arthroplasty

Abstract

Failed total knee arthroplasties with large bone defects are increasing rapidly because of the growing population of young, active patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty. There are limited options when tibial metaphyseal bone loss is so extensive that a tibial component with augments and thickest available polyethylene cannot fill flexion and extension gaps once the femoral component is appropriately positioned. Previously, allograft or megaprostheses would be required. However, allografts require contouring and fixation and may not incorporate into surrounding bone. Most endoprostheses do not osseointegrate and are associated with high risk of failure. To our knowledge, we are the first to describe stacked porous titanium cones for reconstruction of massive tibial metaphyseal defects, a straightforward technique with standard revision implants highly likely to osseointegrate.

Keywords

• Cone
• Metaphyseal
• Tibia
• Revision knee
• Arthroplasty