The role of the posterior cruciate ligament in total knee replacement

Journal Title: Ortopedia Traumatologia Rehabilitacja - Year 2005, Vol 7, Issue 6

Abstract

Total knee replacement (TKR) is a successful and reproducible operation with good long-term prosthesis survivorship and good or excellent functional outcomes: over 95% at 10 years. TKR is presently indicated also for younger patients (

Authors and Affiliations

Adam Pierzchała, Damian Kusz, Jerzy Widuchowski

Keywords

Related Articles

Evaluation of results of single portal endoscopic carpal tunnel release

Background. Results of operative treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) depend on many factors including age and stage of disease. The aim of the study was to research influences of age and stage of carpal tunnel synd...

Role of the Physiotherapist in the Orthopaedic Trauma Department in the Context of National Health Fund Funding of Medical Procedures

Background. The present paper aims to demonstrate that physiotherapy in orthopaedic and trauma depart­ments is part and parcel of a comprehensive treatment plan.Material and methods. Hospital records of 66 patients treat...

Crystal-associated synovitis- ultrasonographic feature and clinical correlation

The aim of this paper is to describe the ultrasonographic findings in rheumatologic pathology due to crystal deposition. There are four main types of crystals involved: monosodium urate, calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate,...

Tomografia komputerowa w ocenie gęstości tkanki kostnej i rotacji kręgów przed i po leczeniu operacyjnym skolioz

Wstęp. Na radiogramach przeglądowych w skoliozie po leczeniu operacyjnym widoczna jest zmiana struktury tkanki kostnej.Cel pracy. Ocena gęstości tkanki kostnej oraz rotacji kręgów szczytowych w skoliozie przed i po lecze...

Magnetic resonance artfrography of the shoulder

Background. There is constant increase in number of patients seeking medical help due to shoulder diseases. Imaging techniques may facilitate making the diagnosis and decide about the treatment modality, including decisi...

Download PDF file
  • EP ID EP56409
  • DOI -
  • Views 75
  • Downloads 0

How To Cite

Adam Pierzchała, Damian Kusz, Jerzy Widuchowski (2005). The role of the posterior cruciate ligament in total knee replacement. Ortopedia Traumatologia Rehabilitacja, 7(6), 666-672. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-56409