Results of an initial experience with custom-fit positioning total knee arthroplasty in a series of 48 patients

Stephen M Howell; Kyle Kuznik; Maury L Hull; Robert A Siston

doi:10.3928/01477447-20080901-15

Results of an initial experience with custom-fit positioning total knee arthroplasty in a series of 48 patients

Orthopedics. 2008 Sep;31(9):857-63. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20080901-15.

Authors

Stephen M Howell¹, Kyle Kuznik, Maury L Hull, Robert A Siston

Affiliation

¹ Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Davis, USA.

PMID: 18814593
DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20080901-15

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.

MeSH terms

Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / adverse effects
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / methods*
Female
Humans
Knee Prosthesis*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Satisfaction
Postoperative Care
Prospective Studies
Prosthesis Design*
Treatment Outcome