Total Knee Arthroplasty: Epidemiology and Statistics of 8 Years of Experience

Bouhlala N, Belhouari M, Amezouar A, El Ouadghiri B and Boussaidane M

Department of Pharmacy, Mohammed V Military Training Hospital Rabat, Morrocco Department 2 of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery, Mohammed V Military Training Hospital Rabat, Morrocco

^*Correspondance to: Bouhlala Nadia 

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Abstract:

Introduction: Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), stands out as one of the greatest successes in orthopedic surgery. It involves the prosthetic replacement of all femoro-tibial and/or femoropatellar compartments. This article aims to analyze the epidemiological and statistical data concerning TKAs performed in our institution. Materials and Methods: We conducted over 8 years, a retrospective study with a descriptive aim on 789 total knee arthroplasties at the Mohammed V Military Training Hospital (HMIMV) in Rabat, Morocco. The variables studied included sociodemographic characteristics, clinical data, and sizes used in the different implants. Results: The average age was 67 ± 7.5 years. Female represent 70% of the patients. The right side was affected in 51.4% of cases. Patients underwent surgery for primary gonarthrosis in 679 cases. Femoral implants of sizes D, E, 3 and 2.5 are predominantly used in females, whereas sizes F, G, 4 and 5 are predominant in males. For tibial implants, size 3 is most common among females, while size 5 is most common among males. The most commonly used thickness in PE is 9 mm. Discussion: The average age of patients was 67 years, similar to other studies. A female predominance and the use of different implant sizes by gender were observed, with primary gonarthrosis as the main indication. Conclusion: This study contributes to the existing literature by providing detailed epidemiological and clinical data on TKA in a Moroccan context. She also emphasizes the importance of traceability and management of medical devices to optimize surgical results.

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Bouhlala N, Belhouari M, Amezouar A, El Ouadghiri B, Boussaidane M. Total Knee Arthroplasty: Epidemiology and Statistics of 8 Years of Experience. World J Surg Surgical Res. 2024; 7: 1555..