Comparative study of four types of patellofemoral ONLAY prostheses: Is there superiority of one design over another?

Introduction: Patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) has been associated with anterior knee pain, stiffness, and functional impairment. The incidence of PFOA ranges from 2 % to 24 % in individuals over 55 years old. The development of PFOA has been linked to abnormal stress on the patellofemoral joint...

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Main Authors: Pablo Ramos Guarderas, Gonzalo Arteaga Guerrero, Medardo Vargas Morante, Pablo Ramos Murrillo, Carlos Peñaherrera Carrillo, Francisco Endara Urresta, David Ramos Murillo, Alejandro Barros Castro, Paul Vaca Perez
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Published: Elsevier 2025-08-01
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author Pablo Ramos Guarderas
Gonzalo Arteaga Guerrero
Medardo Vargas Morante
Pablo Ramos Murrillo
Carlos Peñaherrera Carrillo
Francisco Endara Urresta
David Ramos Murillo
Alejandro Barros Castro
Paul Vaca Perez
author_facet Pablo Ramos Guarderas
Gonzalo Arteaga Guerrero
Medardo Vargas Morante
Pablo Ramos Murrillo
Carlos Peñaherrera Carrillo
Francisco Endara Urresta
David Ramos Murillo
Alejandro Barros Castro
Paul Vaca Perez
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description Introduction: Patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) has been associated with anterior knee pain, stiffness, and functional impairment. The incidence of PFOA ranges from 2 % to 24 % in individuals over 55 years old. The development of PFOA has been linked to abnormal stress on the patellofemoral joint. The treatment of PFOA includes both non-surgical and surgical options. In severe cases that do not respond to conservative management, patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) is indicated. PFA has been utilized for approximately 14 years in the studied institution, achieving optimal outcomes in 96.6 % of cases and a conversion rate to total knee arthroplasty of 3.4 % in a cohort of 256 patients. Four different types of prostheses have been used (AVON Stryker, VANGUARD Biomet, JOURNEY Smith & Nephew, and GENDER PF Zimmer–Biomet), prompting this comparative study of different ONLAY-type PFA designs. Materials and methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted involving 256 patients diagnosed with primary Grade IV patellofemoral osteoarthritis. These patients were treated with four different ONLAY PFA designs. The cohort consisted of 77 % females and 23 % males, with a mean age of 52.2 years and a follow-up period of one year. The objective was to evaluate if one design demonstrated superiority over the others. Results: Comparative tables of the different prosthesis models were created, detailing their advantages and disadvantages. These results were contrasted with patient satisfaction indexes measured by the Forgotten Joint Score, and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) were applied to determine which implant model best suited patients' needs and lifestyles. Conclusions: The results showed high patient satisfaction and improvements in daily and sports activities. The GENDER™ implant was found to be the most recommended based on the combination of the evaluated variables. Level of evidence: IV.
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spelling doaj-art-3ce63b3f9be2477989658a3dc33b08412025-08-26T04:14:47ZengElsevierJournal of Orthopaedic Reports2773-157X2025-08-014210062510.1016/j.jorep.2025.100625Comparative study of four types of patellofemoral ONLAY prostheses: Is there superiority of one design over another?Pablo Ramos Guarderas0Gonzalo Arteaga Guerrero1Medardo Vargas Morante2Pablo Ramos Murrillo3Carlos Peñaherrera Carrillo4Francisco Endara Urresta5David Ramos Murillo6Alejandro Barros Castro7Paul Vaca Perez8Hospital Metropolitano, Quito, Ecuador; Clinica Arthros, Quito, EcuadorHospital Metropolitano, Quito, Ecuador; Clinica Arthros, Quito, EcuadorHospital Metropolitano, Quito, Ecuador; Clinica Arthros, Quito, EcuadorQuiron Salud, Madrid, SpainHospital Vozandes, Quito, EcuadorClinica Arthros, Quito, Ecuador; Corresponding author. Republica del Salvador y Moscu, 150505, Quito, Ecuador.Universidad Del Bosque, Bogota, ColombiaHospital Metropolitano, Quito, Ecuador; Universidad Internacional Del Ecuador, EcuadorHospital Metropolitano, Quito, Ecuador; Universidad Internacional Del Ecuador, EcuadorIntroduction: Patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) has been associated with anterior knee pain, stiffness, and functional impairment. The incidence of PFOA ranges from 2 % to 24 % in individuals over 55 years old. The development of PFOA has been linked to abnormal stress on the patellofemoral joint. The treatment of PFOA includes both non-surgical and surgical options. In severe cases that do not respond to conservative management, patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) is indicated. PFA has been utilized for approximately 14 years in the studied institution, achieving optimal outcomes in 96.6 % of cases and a conversion rate to total knee arthroplasty of 3.4 % in a cohort of 256 patients. Four different types of prostheses have been used (AVON Stryker, VANGUARD Biomet, JOURNEY Smith & Nephew, and GENDER PF Zimmer–Biomet), prompting this comparative study of different ONLAY-type PFA designs. Materials and methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted involving 256 patients diagnosed with primary Grade IV patellofemoral osteoarthritis. These patients were treated with four different ONLAY PFA designs. The cohort consisted of 77 % females and 23 % males, with a mean age of 52.2 years and a follow-up period of one year. The objective was to evaluate if one design demonstrated superiority over the others. Results: Comparative tables of the different prosthesis models were created, detailing their advantages and disadvantages. These results were contrasted with patient satisfaction indexes measured by the Forgotten Joint Score, and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) were applied to determine which implant model best suited patients' needs and lifestyles. Conclusions: The results showed high patient satisfaction and improvements in daily and sports activities. The GENDER™ implant was found to be the most recommended based on the combination of the evaluated variables. Level of evidence: IV.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773157X25000773KneePatellofemoral jointPatellofemoral arthroplastyONLAYFunctional outcomesComplications
spellingShingle Pablo Ramos Guarderas
Gonzalo Arteaga Guerrero
Medardo Vargas Morante
Pablo Ramos Murrillo
Carlos Peñaherrera Carrillo
Francisco Endara Urresta
David Ramos Murillo
Alejandro Barros Castro
Paul Vaca Perez
Comparative study of four types of patellofemoral ONLAY prostheses: Is there superiority of one design over another?
Journal of Orthopaedic Reports
Knee
Patellofemoral joint
Patellofemoral arthroplasty
ONLAY
Functional outcomes
Complications
title Comparative study of four types of patellofemoral ONLAY prostheses: Is there superiority of one design over another?
title_full Comparative study of four types of patellofemoral ONLAY prostheses: Is there superiority of one design over another?
title_fullStr Comparative study of four types of patellofemoral ONLAY prostheses: Is there superiority of one design over another?
title_full_unstemmed Comparative study of four types of patellofemoral ONLAY prostheses: Is there superiority of one design over another?
title_short Comparative study of four types of patellofemoral ONLAY prostheses: Is there superiority of one design over another?
title_sort comparative study of four types of patellofemoral onlay prostheses is there superiority of one design over another
topic Knee
Patellofemoral joint
Patellofemoral arthroplasty
ONLAY
Functional outcomes
Complications
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773157X25000773
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