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The AGC total knee prosthesis at average 11 years.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10884199     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A retrospective study of a series of 126 consecutive primary cemented total knee replacements using the AGC prosthesis is reported. Sixty-two knees were available for long-term review with an average clinical follow-up of 11.4 years (range, 8.4-13.6 years). The survivorship was 95%, defining the endpoint as revision of all components for any reason except sepsis. The average knee flexion was 110.9 degrees. The average Knee Society score was 91, and the average Knee Society Functional score was 67. There was no finding of tibial polyethylene failure, wear debris-generated osteolysis, or tibial or femoral loosening. Seven metal-backed patellae developed wear-through at an average of 80.4 months (7 of 126 for a 5.5% failure rate), with 3 (2.3%) resulting in complete revision. The authors continue to use the AGC prosthesis with an all-polyethylene patella. Compared with historical controls, the AGC has comparable survivorship.
Authors:
R H Emerson; L L Higgins; W C Head
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of arthroplasty     Volume:  15     ISSN:  0883-5403     ISO Abbreviation:  J Arthroplasty     Publication Date:  2000 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-12-05     Completed Date:  2000-12-05     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8703515     Medline TA:  J Arthroplasty     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  418-23     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
The Texas Center for Joint Replacement, Plano 75093-7916, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Biomechanics
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Knee Prosthesis* / statistics & numerical data
Male
Prosthesis Design
Prosthesis Failure
Retrospective Studies
Survival Analysis

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