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O1312 OUR EXPERIENCE IN TOTAL KNEE PCL SUBSTISTUTING ARTHROPLASTY: TWO YEAR FOLLOW-UP WITH A SINGLE RADIUS TKA DESIGN



Abstract

Aims: description of results obtained with a single radius TKA design. Matherials and methods: In 1999 we started implanting single-radius TKA design (Scorpio–Osteonics). Between January 1999 and April 2002 we have implanted 211 TKA, 15 bilateral, with 24 months average follow-up (range 3–36 months). This type of prosthesis is based on the concept that the normal knee rotates about a single axis – the transepicondylar axis. This reduces mid-flexion instability, improves patello-femoral tracking and decreases the occurrence of anterior knee pain. Results: Knee Society score has improved to 90 points post-op from 39 points pre-op and function evaluation from 44 to 82 points. We had 128 cases excellent (65.6%), 40 good (20.5%), 24 fair (12.4%) and 3 poor (1.5%). X-ray follow-ups have revealed in 83% of cases knee angulation between 2° from neutral, in 11% a varus deviation between 3° and 5° and in 6% a valgus deviation between 3° and 5°. Radiolucencies have been found in 18 patients (9.23%). Conclusions: Scorpio single-radius prosthesis has permitted a full and early recovery of knee function. Bone cuts, especially the tibial one, are reduced. Anterior knee pain is dramatically reduced and is associated with incremented range of motion and improvement in knee stability, especially in the mid flexion. These short term results are really encouraging, but need to be confirmed by future follow-up studies.

Theses abstracts were prepared by Professor Dr. Frantz Langlais. Correspondence should be addressed to him at EFORT Central Office, Freihofstrasse 22, CH-8700 Küsnacht, Switzerland.