Complications of polycentric knee arthroplasty.
Results of 89 polycentric knee arthroplasties are assessed from 2 years to 7 1/2 years after operation. Seventy-two arthroplasties (81%) are considered to improve the mobility of the patient, with 17 arthroplasties producing no improvement. Infection after operation in 6 arthroplasties (7%) required arthrodesis of 3 arthroplasties. Loosening of prosthetic components occurred in 9 arthroplasties (10%).
D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology