Evaluating the effectiveness of completely metal-free ceramic total knee replacement compared to traditional metal-based implants: a systematic review

Current evidence suggests that completely metal-free ceramic TKR is feasible and demonstrates encouraging short- to mid-term outcomes in selected populations. However, available data are limited, largely observational, and insufficient to support definitive comparative conclusions. Further independent, adequately powered, long-term studies are required.

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The Knee
Published
2026-03-24
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2026.104423
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Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
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Evaluating the effectiveness of completely metal-free ceramic total knee replacement compared to traditional metal-based implants: a systematic review

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Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
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Evaluating the effectiveness of completely metal-free ceramic total knee replacement compared to traditional metal-based implants: a systematic review

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Abstract

Current evidence suggests that completely metal-free ceramic TKR is feasible and demonstrates encouraging short- to mid-term outcomes in selected populations. However, available data are limited, largely observational, and insufficient to support definitive comparative conclusions. Further independent, adequately powered, long-term studies are required.

The KneeVol. 61
Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University (SA), Taif University (SA), Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Hospital (SA), Armed Forces Hospital (SA), King Khalid University (SA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 10%
Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
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