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GSB knee joint: a further possibility, principle, results
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|May 1, 1978
Summary
The GSB Knee joint prosthesis offers benefits of both surface and constrained hinge designs. This study reviews outcomes and complications from 150 knee replacement surgeries over five years.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Biomedical engineering
- Arthroplasty
Background:
- The GSB Knee joint is a novel prosthesis design.
- It aims to integrate advantages of condylar (surface) and constrained hinge joint prostheses.
- This design seeks to improve upon existing knee replacement technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical outcomes of the GSB Knee joint prosthesis.
- To identify and analyze complications associated with this specific knee arthroplasty.
- To assess the efficacy of the GSB Knee joint over a defined period.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective review of 150 knee arthroplasties using the GSB Knee joint.
- Data collection focused on surgical results and observed complications.
- Follow-up period covered observations over a 5-year span.
Main Results:
- The GSB Knee joint demonstrated a combination of features from surface and hinge designs.
- Observations included both successful outcomes and various complications.
- Detailed results and complication rates were recorded for the 150 procedures.
Conclusions:
- The GSB Knee joint represents a hybrid approach in knee arthroplasty.
- The study provides valuable insights into the performance and potential issues of this implant.
- Further research may be warranted based on these 5-year observations.
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