Abstract |
A retrospective study was done to evaluate the results of total knee arthroplasty performed on 84 knees in 53 patients with spontaneously ankylosed knees, having a preoperative arc of movement between 0 degrees and 20 degrees (average, 14 degrees). The difficulties encountered in surgical exposure were managed by using various extensile exposure techniques. Follow-up ranged from 4 to 15 years (average, 9 years). The average postoperative arc of movement at final follow-up was 75 degrees, with a significant average gain of 61 degrees (P < .01). The average extensor lag was 6 degrees. Four knees had a residual flexion contractures of 5 degrees or less. Total knee arthroplasty in ankylosed knees can achieve correction of deformity with a significant gain in range of motion and marked improvement in quality of life.
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Authors | Ashok Rajgopal, Neeraj Ahuja, Biplab Dolai |
Journal | The Journal of arthroplasty
(J Arthroplasty)
Vol. 20
Issue 5
Pg. 585-90
(Aug 2005)
ISSN: 0883-5403 [Print] United States |
PMID | 16309993
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Ankylosis
(physiopathology, surgery)
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Knee Joint
(diagnostic imaging, physiopathology)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Postoperative Complications
- Radiography
- Range of Motion, Articular
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