by ARC | Mar 8, 2011 | Hip
Modularity in total hip arthroplasty design has received increased citation in the clinical literature. The advantages of these systems include off-the-shelf flexibility for customizing proximal and distal canal filling, preservation of soft tissue structures,...
by ARC | Mar 7, 2006 | Knee
Isolated, patello-femoral arthritis, although uncommon, has been reported to affect 8% of women and 2% of men over the age of 55. Both conservative and surgical non-arthroplasty interventions have been advocated, however, their reports suggest limited success....
by ARC | Mar 7, 2004 | Knee
The abrasion observed in ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) total knee arthroplasty component retrievals is the result of high cyclical loads, which act on the tibial plateau during daily ambulation. This dynamic process influences in vivo component...
by ORL-DrGreenwald | Mar 3, 2001 | Knee
Restoration of normal knee joint function through surgical reconstruction is dependent upon load sharing between the implant and surrounding soft tissue structures. Mobile bearing knee designs offer the advantage of maximum conformal geometry while diminishing...
