title: [Artificial ligaments of the knee].
abstract: A variety of prosthetic ligaments is available to orthopaedic surgeons, but non of these ligaments possesses the ideal qualities. They are made of polyester and tetrafluoroethylene. Their implantation must be perfect, since intolerance and rupture occur more frequently after technical errors. Generally speaking, the implants are well tolerated. The indications for this type of surgery are based on the age and requirements of the patients who must be warned that the material may break, even after a medium-term usage. However, these techniques constitute an interesting alternative to the conventional autologous arthroplasty: they are more rapidly performed and the post-operative period is less complicated.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Delagoutte
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D005466:Fluorocarbons; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D005466:Fluorocarbons; C015531:tetrafluoroethylene
vernacular_title: Les ligaments artificiels du genou.