Bone Cement Hypersensitivity in Patients With a Painful Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Series of Revision Using Custom Cementless Implants

Sheila Pahlavan, Vishal Hegde, Daniel N. Bracey, Jason M. Jennings, Douglas A. Dennis

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Abstract

Little is known about patients with bone cement hypersenstivity after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We present 7 patients implanted with 8 TKAs with clinical failure and a cement hypersensitivity diagnosis. All demonstrated hypersensitivity to bone cement via skin patch and/or lymphocyte transformation testing. All 7 patients also showed hypersensitivity to metal, most commonly nickel. Patients underwent custom cementless TKA revision. Prerevision and postrevision outcome measures, radiographs, intraoperative findings, and postrevision complications are reported. Functional scores improved after revision except Veterans RAND-12 mental component scores, which declined. Four patients continue to exhibit symptoms postoperatively, while one patient has had 3 additional surgical procedures. Patients presenting with bone cement hypersensitivity after TKA are particularly challenging. Evidence-based guidelines are lacking, and revision surgery may not relieve the presenting symptoms.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)20-24
Number of pages5
JournalArthroplasty Today
Volume11
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2021

Keywords

  • Cement allergy
  • TKA allergy
  • TKA hypersensitivity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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