title: A third-generation, posterior-stabilized knee prosthesis: early results after follow-up of 2 to 6 years.
abstract: Two hundred seventy-nine primary total knee arthroplasties were performed with a modular, cemented, third-generation, posterior-stabilized prosthesis. At mean follow-up of 48 months (range, 24-72 months), the outcomes of 238 knees (85%) were evaluated with the Knee Society's Knee and Functional Scoring Systems and Roentgenographic Scoring System. The mean preoperative Knee Society Knee Score was 48 points compared with 96 points at latest follow-up. There were no cases of patellar clunk, symptomatic patellar maltracking, or posterior dislocation. There was no radiographic evidence of loosening or osteolysis, and no revisions were performed or recommended for loosening, osteolysis, instability, or polyethylene wear. Three patients developed late infections. These early results support the ongoing use of this design; however, long-term studies will be required.
authors.affiliation: Evergreen Orthopedic Clinic, Kirkland, Washington, USA.
authors.forename: Robin
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Fuchs
authors.forename: Edward L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Mills
authors.forename: Henry D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.forename: Giles R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Scuderi
authors.forename: W Norman
authors.initials: WN
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: John N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Insall
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D016896:Treatment Outcome