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The Marmor knee prosthesis: long term results in 135 cases
Italian Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
|December 1, 1982
Summary
The Marmor knee prosthesis demonstrated excellent clinical outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthrosis. Few complications occurred, leading to its routine adoption for knee replacement surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Knee replacement surgery is a common procedure for managing debilitating joint conditions.
- Marmor and spherocentric prostheses are types of knee implants used in orthopedic surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of Marmor knee prostheses.
- To compare the Marmor prosthesis with the spherocentric prosthesis for knee replacement.
Main Methods:
- Clinical and radiological follow-up examinations were performed.
- 135 patients received Marmor knee prostheses between 1975 and 1979.
- Data were collected between six months and four years post-implantation.
Main Results:
- Marmor prostheses showed very good results in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthrosis.
- Complications were minimal and easily managed.
- The spherocentric prosthesis was used as an alternative for complex cases.
Conclusions:
- The Marmor knee prosthesis is a reliable option for routine knee replacement.
- The spherocentric prosthesis serves as a viable alternative for severe deformities or bone destruction.