Knee-joint arthroplasty according to Stanmore. A clinical and radiographic follow-up.
Of a total of 56 knee arthroplasties according to Stanmore, a clinical and radiographic follow-up was performed on 38, with mean follow-ups of 36 months for rheumatoid arthritis and 34 months for osteoarthritis. Early complications occurred in nine of 56 cases. Clinically satisfactory results were obtained in 71%. Radiolucent zones of 3 mm or more were found to be associated with clinically verified loosening.
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