[Arthroplasty of the knee - result after 33 years (author's transl)]

The case report of an arthroplasty of the knee joint with observation during 33 years after operation is given as an example ofl the efficiency of a classical orthopedic operation. The literature is briefly recorded and the special indications for this treatment are pointed out. In these selected cases the modern alloarthroplastic joint replacement only seldom has a better long time prognosis and a more satisfactory result.