[Arthroplasty of the knee - result after 33 years (author's transl)].
The case report of an arthroplasty of the knee joint with observation during 33 years after operation is given as an example ofl the efficiency of a classical orthopedic operation. The literature is briefly recorded and the special indications for this treatment are pointed out. In these selected cases the modern alloarthroplastic joint replacement only seldom has a better long time prognosis and a more satisfactory result.
D000328:Adult; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
Kniearthroplastik - Spätergebnis nach 33 Jahren.