Pre-milling technique improves the accuracy of posterior femoral condyle cut and reduces the tibial recut in Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.
Takafumi HiranakaYasuhiro FukaiSho TanakaTakahiro OkajimaTatsuhiko KannoMotoki KoideTakaaki FujishiroKoji OkamotoPublished in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2024)
The pre-milling technique was found to increase the bone cut thickness in small and medium femoral components, reducing the need for tibial recuts. Further research is warranted to optimize the pre-milling technique and to investigate its long-term impact on patient outcomes.