Wide-track polycentric total knee arthroplasty: one year follow-up study.
The use of a peritoneal catheter enhances diagnosis using arthroscopy by affording a clear visibility of the knee joint. The accuracy in diagnosis is significantly enhanced using this method of irrigation. No better method of irrigation is available for cases of acute knee joint injuries.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery; D001178:Arthroplasty; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery; D011474:Prosthesis Design