title: [Endoprosthesis of the knee joint].
abstract: The experience of primary total endoprosthesis of a knee joint for restoration of its motility and stability was presented. Prostheses "Zimmer MG II", "Zimmer I B II", "Richards-Genesis", "Richards-Trigon-C", "Aesculap Mul. II", "Howmedica-kinematics" were implanted in 16 patients with gonarthrosis and rheumatoid arthritis stage III. One to four-year follow-up result after the operation was excellent in 68.75% patients, good--in 25%, fair--in 6.25%.
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Ternovyĭ
authors.forename: I M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Zazirnyĭ
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
vernacular_title: Endoprotezuvannia kolinnoho suhloba.