The Blauth total knee endoprosthesis. Eighteen years' experience in practice.
A distinction must be drawn between the older constrained prostheses, in which load was transferred via metal-coated hinges, and later models using the low-friction principle, where the axle is not load bearing. The latter show good long-term results. The greater stability of constrained prosthesis allows earlier and less complicated mobilization even of elderly patients.
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Orthopaedic Department, University of Frankfurt.
D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure