title: [Axisless knee endoprosthesis in patients with chronic polyarthritis].
abstract: Axial-free knee prostheses have proved their worth in the treatment of arthritic knees. Normal axial alignment and physiological ligamentous guidance can be accomplished by this type of prosthesis, even in cases of severe deformity and instability. In addition, unconstrained prostheses show some important advantages in comparison to constrained prostheses.
authors.affiliation: Orthopädische Klinik, Universität Ulm.
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Trepte
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Puhl
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011474:Prosthesis Design
vernacular_title: Die achslose Knieendoprothese bei Patienten mit chronischer Polyarthritis.