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International Orthopaedics
Published in: International Orthopaedics 4/2012

01-04-2012 | Original Paper

Comparative study of tibial posterior slope angle following cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty using one of three implants

Authors: Dae Kyung Bae, Sang Jun Song, Kyoung Ho Yoon, Jung Ho Noh, Seong Cheol Moon

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 4/2012

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Abstract

Purpose

Pre- and postoperative tibial posterior slope angles (PSAs) were assessed in patients who underwent cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Material and methods

A total of 386 cruciate retaining TKA were performed in 308 patients and retrospectively reviewed. Based on the prostheses, 202 cases using NexGen® were classified as group I, 120 cases using PFC sigma® as group II, and 64 cases using Vanguard® as group III. Postoperative PSA of groups I, II, and III were compared.

Results

In groups I, II, and III, postoperative PSA was 6.0˚, 6.0˚, and 4.5˚, respectively (p < 0.001). Between preoperative measurement and final follow-up examination, mean knee score (59.7 to 97.3), function score (54.2 to 90.5), and range of motion (ROM; 126.7° to 132.2°) improved. These three values did not differ significantly among groups.

Conclusions

The 3° slope of the Vanguard® polyethylene insert caused the difference in PSAs. This design characteristic should be considered when using this implant in TKA.
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Metadata
Title
Comparative study of tibial posterior slope angle following cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty using one of three implants
Authors
Dae Kyung Bae
Sang Jun Song
Kyoung Ho Yoon
Jung Ho Noh
Seong Cheol Moon
Publication date
01-04-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Orthopaedics / Issue 4/2012
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-011-1395-3

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