Long-term Results
Long term studies reported excellent outcomes for UKA and the authors credit it to picking the proper patients, minimizing the amount of bone that is removed, and using the proper surgical technique. One study found that at a minimum of 10 years follow up time after the initial surgery, the overall survival rate of the implant was 96%. Also, 92% of the patients in this study had excellent or good outcome. Another study, reported that at 15 years follow up time after the initial surgery, the overall rate of the implant was 93% and 91% of these patients reported good or excellent outcomes.
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