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Stanmore total knee replacement in rheumatoid arthritis
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
|April 1, 1983
Summary
The Stanmore Prosthesis effectively replaced 115 knees in rheumatoid arthritis patients. This reliable implant restored stability, corrected deformities, improved mobility, and relieved pain in unstable knees.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Rheumatology
- Biomedical engineering
Background:
- Rheumatoid arthritis frequently causes severe knee instability and deformity.
- Total knee replacement is a common treatment for advanced rheumatoid arthritis.
- The Stanmore Prosthesis is a specific implant designed for knee joint reconstruction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of the Stanmore Prosthesis in treating rheumatoid arthritis of the knee.
- To assess the functional outcomes and patient-reported pain relief following implantation.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective analysis of 115 knee replacements using the Stanmore Prosthesis in 83 patients.
- Surgical implantation of the Stanmore Prosthesis.
- Assessment of operative technique simplicity and prosthesis reliability.
Main Results:
- The operative technique was found to be simple.
- The prosthesis reliably restored stability to unstable knees.
- Successful correction of knee deformity was observed.
- Significant improvements in mobility and pain relief were achieved.
Conclusions:
- The Stanmore Prosthesis is a simple and reliable option for knee replacement in rheumatoid arthritis.
- It effectively addresses instability, deformity, and pain, restoring function to affected knees.