| Literature DB >> 25606505 |
Roberto D'Anchise1, Mauro Andreata1, Cristiana Balbino1, Nicola Manta1.
Abstract
The debate over the relative merits of substituting or retaining the posterior cruciate ligament in total knee arthroplasty is still ongoing. This article discusses the differences between the two procedures, considering the biomechanics and the surgical techniques involved.Keywords: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA); cruciate-retaining (CR); posterior-stabilized (PS)
Year: 2013 PMID: 25606505 PMCID: PMC4295685
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Joints ISSN: 2512-9090