Extensor mechanism function in single-radius vs multiradius femoral components for total knee arthroplasty

J Arthroplasty. 2008 Feb;23(2):216-9. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2007.04.001. Epub 2007 Nov 26.

Abstract

The early outcomes of 2 newer-generation posterior cruciate ligament-retaining fixed-bearing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) implant designs were assessed to determine if a single sagittal radius femoral design has an advantage in obtaining earlier knee range of motion and function when compared with a contemporary multiradius femoral design. Total knee arthroplasty patients were prospectively randomized to receive either a single sagittal radius femoral design (n=50) or a multiradius femoral design (n=50). Knee extensor mechanism function after TKA with either a single sagittal radius or multiradius implant was comparable in contemporary posterior cruciate ligament-retaining TKA designs.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / instrumentation*
  • Humans
  • Knee Prosthesis*
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament
  • Prospective Studies
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Range of Motion, Articular