title: Results of an initial experience with custom-fit positioning total knee arthroplasty in a series of 48 patients.
abstract: The custom-fit approach to total knee arthroplasty in conjunction with removal of osteophytes and preservation of ligaments rapidly returned function; restored motion, stability, and postoperative mechanical axis alignment; effected high patient satisfaction; and had an acceptable clinical outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Davis, USA.
authors.forename: Stephen M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Howell
authors.forename: Kyle
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kuznik
authors.forename: Maury L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Hull
authors.forename: Robert A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Siston
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D016896:Treatment Outcome