[Clinical effects of total knee arthroplasty in the treatment of ankylosed knee].
Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi
; 88(39): 2792-4, 2008 Oct 28.
Article
en Zh
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19080459
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the clinical effects of total knee arthroplasty in treatment of ankylosed knee caused by various reasons.METHODS:
Four patients with 7 ankylosed knees, caused by ankylosing spondylitis in 1 case, septic arthritis with bony ankylosis in 1 case, and rheumatoid arthritis in 2 cases, underwent artificial knee replacement. Before the operation joint activity was 0 degrees , Knee Society score (KSS) was 42 (11 - 63), and the function score was 17. Follow-up was conducted for 5 - 27 months.RESULTS:
Follow-up showed that the average joint activity was raised to 83 degrees (60 degrees - 110 degrees ), KSS score to 83 (64 - 91) points, and function score to 77 points. No infectious case was found.CONCLUSION:
Total knee arthroplasty has a satisfactory effect in treatment of ankylosed knee. Computer assisted navigation system is helpful in femoro-tibial osteotomy and soft tissue balance. Individualized and directed rehabilitation is a pivotal factor.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Rodilla
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Osteoartritis de la Rodilla
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Articulación de la Rodilla
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
Zh
Revista:
Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
China