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[Bicondylar knee replacement--an intermediate term evaluation of the Genesis prosthesis]
C Pellengahr1, H J Refior, M Qvick
1Orthopädische Klinik und Poliklinik, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Klinikum Grosshadern München.
Zeitschrift Fur Orthopadie Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
|October 31, 1998
Summary
The Genesis Total Knee System demonstrates reliability for total knee arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This study shows good medium-term outcomes for knee function and patient satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common procedure for end-stage knee arthritis.
- The Genesis Total Knee System is a widely used implant for TKA.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the medium-term clinical outcomes of the Genesis Total Knee System.
- To assess the efficacy of this implant in patients with gonarthrosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective evaluation of 65 knee arthroplasties in 60 patients using the Genesis Total Knee System.
- Patient outcomes were assessed using the Knee Society Score and the HSS Score.
- Follow-up duration ranged from 3 years 4 months to 5 years 11 months, with a medium of 4 years 5 months.
Main Results:
- The mean postoperative Knee Score was 80.9, and the Function Score was 73.7.
- The mean HSS Score was 80.9.
- 87.7% of patients achieved excellent or good results.
Conclusions:
- The Genesis Total Knee System provides reliable medium-term outcomes for patients undergoing TKA for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- The implant demonstrates satisfactory functional improvement and patient satisfaction.