2010•Orthopaedic ProceedingsRequires access
EARLY FLEXION WITH A HIGH FLEXION TOTAL KNEE PROSTHESIS DESIGN
Burak Beksaç, Ö. Kýlýçoglu, Mehmet Nuri Erdem, Remzi Tözün
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the early results of a high flexion total knee prosthesis design and patient factors affecting the final range of motion (ROM) on a consecutive series of primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients. 61 knees of 42 patients of a single surgeon series were prospectively evaluated. The mean follow up was 18 (13–30) months. The results were evaluated pre–and postoperatively using the Knee Society Score, the knee flexion and the difference between the preoperative and postoperative knee flexion angles (Δ flexion). Two tailed Student t test was used to compare preoperative and postoperative variables. Knee and function scores increased significantly from 33 (range 11–54) points and 41 (range 10–70) points to 94 (range 77–100) [p