Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Total knee arthroplasty.

D G Murray

    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Total knee arthroplasty has significantly advanced in design and technique over 15 years. Modern knee replacement now offers superior durability compared to hip replacement, with improving success in managing deformities and range of motion.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    A journey through clinical education.

    British dental journal·2018
    Same author

    Presidential address. "Some of the king's horses...".

    Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons·1996
    Same author

    Early failure of the femoral component in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.

    The Journal of arthroplasty·1995
    Same author

    Blood salvage after total hip arthroplasty.

    The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume·1995
    Same author

    Symposium: options in transfusion therapy.

    Contemporary orthopaedics·1994
    Same author

    Knee extensor mechanics after subtotal excision of the patella.

    Clinical orthopaedics and related research·1992
    Same journal

    Impact Microindentation Evaluates Bone Strength, Bone Quality, and Fracture Susceptibility Across Skeletal Sites: A Cadaver Study.

    Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
    Same journal

    What Is the Effect of Robot Reduction in Displaced Pelvic Fractures? A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial.

    Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
    Same journal

    CORR Insights®: Acute or Delayed TKA for Tibial Plateau Fracture? An Observational Study From the Swedish Arthroplasty Register.

    Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
    Same journal

    Reply to the Letter to the Editor: Guest Editorial: Recalling a Recall.

    Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
    Same journal

    Radial Head Fractures Cluster in the Anterolateral and Anteromedial Quadrants and Do Not Correlate With Coronoid Fracture Types.

    Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
    Same journal

    Reduced Cerebellar Activation With Eyes Closed Is Associated With Delayed Peroneal Reaction Time in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability.

    Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has undergone significant evolution in design and surgical techniques over the last 15 years.
    • Initially, TKA lagged behind total hip arthroplasty (THA) in terms of technological advancement and outcomes.
    • Recent developments suggest TKA may now surpass THA, especially concerning long-term durability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the advancements in total knee arthroplasty over the past 15 years.
    • To compare the current state of TKA with total hip arthroplasty.
    • To highlight ongoing challenges and successes in TKA, specifically in managing severe deformities and improving range of motion.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of recent literature and technological advancements in TKA.
    • Comparative analysis of TKA outcomes versus THA outcomes.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Discussion of surgical techniques and implant designs impacting TKA performance.

    • Main Results:

    • Total knee arthroplasty has seen substantial improvements in design and technique.
    • TKA durability now appears to exceed that of total hip arthroplasty.
    • Increasing success rates are reported in managing severe knee deformities and enhancing post-operative range of motion.

    Conclusions:

    • Total knee arthroplasty has matured significantly, offering improved durability.
    • While challenges remain, advancements are enhancing the management of complex cases and functional outcomes.
    • The field of TKA continues to progress, surpassing established procedures like THA in key performance areas.