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The Attenborough total knee replacement.

C G Attenborough

    The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
    |August 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    The stabilised gliding knee prosthesis offers a viable alternative to traditional hinged or condylar implants. This novel design demonstrates comparable results and improved stability, even in complex cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Implant Design

    Background:

    • Existing knee prostheses include hinged and condylar types, each with limitations.
    • A need exists for a prosthesis offering a balance between stability and natural joint movement.
    • The stabilised gliding knee prosthesis was developed as a compromise solution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a modified femoral component for the stabilised gliding knee prosthesis.
    • To report the clinical outcomes of 245 knee replacement operations using this prosthesis.
    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the stabilised gliding knee prosthesis compared to existing options.

    Main Methods:

    • A two-piece stabilised gliding knee prosthesis design allowing flexion, extension, and controlled rotational/lateral movements.

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  • Modification of the original femoral component.
  • Clinical evaluation of 245 knee replacement surgeries performed between January 1973 and September 1977.

    • Main Results:

    • Outcomes were comparable to those achieved with traditional hinged or condylar prostheses.
    • No cases of spontaneous component loosening were observed in the study cohort.
    • The prosthesis proved suitable for patients with severe deformities and instability, often unsuitable for condylar prostheses.

    Conclusions:

    • The stabilised gliding knee prosthesis provides effective results comparable to established knee replacement methods.
    • The implant exhibits excellent component stability, showing no instances of loosening.
    • This prosthesis is a valuable option for complex cases requiring advanced stability and controlled joint motion.