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- Title
Total knee arthroplasty using navigation system for severe osteoarthritis with extra-articular deformity.
- Authors
Liu, Zhongtang; Pan, Xiaoyun; Zhang, Xianlong
- Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using a computer-assisted navigation system for treating osteoarthritis with extra-articular deformity. Methods: Between January 2006 and January 2009, computer-assisted navigation TKAs were performed on eight knees in eight patients, who had severe osteoarthritis with an ipsilateral extra-articular deformity. All patients were followed up for a minimum of 24 months. The involved knees were evaluated by function scores, Knee Society knee scores, and analyzing knee flexion before the operation and at the latest follow-up. Results: Postoperatively, the function scores, Knee Society knee scores, and knee flexion all improved significantly. The ideal mechanical axis of the lower extremity was obtained in all cases. Conclusion: TKA using a computer-assisted navigation system might provide an efficient treatment for patients with osteoarthritis in combination with an extra-articular deformity.
- Subjects
KNEE radiography; TOTAL knee replacement; KNEE diseases; COMPUTERS in medicine; OSTEOARTHRITIS; HEALTH outcome assessment; T-test (Statistics); THERAPEUTICS; TREATMENT effectiveness; DESCRIPTIVE statistics
- Publication
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, 2013, Vol 23, Issue 1, p93
- ISSN
1633-8065
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00590-011-0912-9