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P Y Zambelli1, P P Leyvraz, B Wellensiek

  • 1Hôpital Orthopédique de la Suisse Romande, Lausanne.

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|October 1, 1996
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Modern total knee arthroplasty (TKA) evolved from unconstrained designs in 1971. Precise indications, focusing on pain, stiffness, and deformity, are crucial for successful TKA outcomes, despite potential complications like infection and loosening.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Arthroplasty research

Context:

  • The evolution of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) traces back to the last century, with significant advancements in 1971 introducing unconstrained arthroplasty.
  • Current TKA procedures aim to alleviate pain, stiffness, and deformity, often associated with instability.

Purpose:

  • To review the historical development and current indications for total knee arthroplasty.
  • To analyze postoperative complications and survivorship of TKA.
  • To emphasize the importance of clinical and functional evaluation in TKA decision-making.

Summary:

  • Total knee arthroplasty indications require rigorous clinical assessment, primarily addressing pain, stiffness, and deformity.
  • Postoperative complications occur in approximately 10% of cases, with infections (2%) and loosening (5%) being the most significant long-term concerns.

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  • Survivorship analysis shows TKA results comparable to total hip arthroplasty, underscoring the need for careful patient selection and prosthesis choice.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the critical role of precise indications and thorough clinical evaluation in optimizing total knee arthroplasty outcomes.
    • Provides insights into the prevalence and nature of complications, guiding future research and surgical practice.
    • Establishes TKA as a comparable procedure to total hip arthroplasty in terms of long-term survivorship when indications are carefully considered.