Current status of total knee arthroplasty.
Even though it has passed beyond the experimental stage, total knee arthroplasty is still in its infancy. The procedure is not refined sufficiently to be used for all patients with destructive disease of the knee. In patients in whom knee reconstruction is indicated, the choice of prosthesis must be individualized according to the patient's goals and activity level. The perfect prosthesis is not yet available, but research into biomechanics, materials, and fixation may resolve some of the current limitations.
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