Mehmet Isyar1, Olcay Guler1, Selami Cakmak2, Adnan Kara1, Sercan Yalcin1, Mahir Mahirogullari1. 1. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Istanbul Medipol University School of Medicine, 34214, Bagcilar, Istanbul, Turkey. 2. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Training Hospital, 34668, Uskudar, Istanbul, Turkey.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of the study is to investigate the efficacy of the prosthesis design used in total knee arthroplasty in patients with varus malalignment. METHODS: After exclusion criteria we classified 90 patients underwent total knee arthroplasty according to prosthesis used into two groups: posterior cruciate ligament substituting and retaining. Mean follow up period was 25-98 months. We evaluated preoperative and postoperative radiological and as well as clinical parameters such as pain, knee function, flexion deformity. RESULTS: We found statistically significant difference in both groups in terms of deformity correction (p = 0.000). CONCLUSION: Prosthesis design affects radiological outcomes in varus knees.
PURPOSE: The aim of the study is to investigate the efficacy of the prosthesis design used in total knee arthroplasty in patients with varus malalignment. METHODS: After exclusion criteria we classified 90 patients underwent total knee arthroplasty according to prosthesis used into two groups: posterior cruciate ligament substituting and retaining. Mean follow up period was 25-98 months. We evaluated preoperative and postoperative radiological and as well as clinical parameters such as pain, knee function, flexion deformity. RESULTS: We found statistically significant difference in both groups in terms of deformity correction (p = 0.000). CONCLUSION: Prosthesis design affects radiological outcomes in varus knees.