Priority 10 from the Revision Knee Replacement PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: What are the best forms of surgery to use for revision knee surgery (including choice of implant and technique)? (JLA PSP Priority 10) | |
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| Overall ranking | 10 |
| JLA question ID | 0093/10 |
| Explanatory note | There are multiple variations in technique, implant and / or instrumentation that can be used in revision knee surgery. We need better evidence to guide surgeons which allow the best outcomes, and in which patient groups. |
| Evidence |
None identified |
| Health Research Classification System category | Musculoskeletal |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | Is there any other material that could be used to improve outcomes? ~ Which are the best implants for surgeons to use in revision knee surgery ~ What are the best strategies to manage bone loss and fixation in poor quality bone? ~ Is there benefit from knee replacements made specifically for you from a scan of your knee? |
| Submitted by | See data spreadsheet on JLA website |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0093 |
| PSP name | Revision Knee Replacement |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 32 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 21 May 2019 |