Table 1.
Trend analysis of the types of TKA fixation used during the decade 2001–2010. The data shows a progressive reduction in the number of cementless and hybrid fixed implants with respect to cemented TKAs (Data from RIPO Emilia-Romagna 2000–2010).
| Year | % Cemented Implants | % Cementless Implants | % Cemented Tibial Components Only | % Cemented Femoral Components Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 82.2 | 8.1 | 9.0 | 0.7 |
| 2002 | 78.8 | 9.0 | 11.8 | 0.4 |
| 2003 | 82.6 | 7.6 | 9.5 | 0.4 |
| 2004 | 88.0 | 7.4 | 4.0 | 0.6 |
| 2005 | 89.9 | 6.2 | 3.3 | 0.6 |
| 2006 | 90.7 | 5.3 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| 2007 | 91.1 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 1.3 |
| 2008 | 91.2 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| 2009 | 91.5 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| 2010 | 93.5 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 1.1 |