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Total knee arthroplasty in stiff and ankylosed knees
RAJGOPAL A; AHUJA N; DOLAI B
J ARTHROPLASTY , 2005, vol. 20, n° 5, p. 585-590 Doc n°: 121633 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : DE561 - TRAITEMENT CHIRURGICAL - GENOU A retrospective study was done to evaluate the results of total knee arthroplasty performed on 84 knees in 53 patients with spontaneously ankylosed knees, having a preoperative arc of movement between 0 degrees and 20 degrees (average, 14 degrees). The difficulties encountered in surgical exposure were managed by using various extensile exposure techniques. Follow-up ranged from 4 to 15 years (average, 9 years). The average postoperative arc of movement at final follow-up was 75 degrees, With a significant average gain of 61 degrees (P <. 01). The average extensor lag was 6 degrees. Four knees had a residual flexion contractures of 5 degrees or less. Total knee arthroplasty in ankylosed knees can achieve correction of deformity with a significant gain in range of motion and marked improvement in quality of life. Langue : ANGLAIS Tiré à part : OUI |
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