title: [The cruciate ligament prosthesis made of polytetrafluoroethylene. 2 years' results].
abstract: The results of 142 cases, more than two years after implantation, are showed and discussed. Good results are found in 78% of the cases. Rules for the implantation are proposed. The benefits of this artificial prosthesis compared to the autologous grafts are: reduced patient morbidity, ease of implantation, immediate secure fixation, rigid immobilization not required, reduced rehabilitation time. With a new design of the device a reduced rate of ruptures is expected.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Vogel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012421:Rupture
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene
vernacular_title: Die Kreuzbandprothese aus Polytetrafluoräthylen. Zwei-Jahres-Resultate.