Orthopedic & Muscular System: Current Research
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Hiroshi Kakizaki

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• Research Article
  Clinical Results of Posterior Cruciate Ligament–Retaining Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A 5- to 13-Year Follow-up Study
  Author(s): Rie Kurose, Hiroshi Kakizaki and Hiroyuki Akimoto Rie Kurose, Hiroshi Kakizaki and Hiroyuki Akimoto
  
  Aim: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is commonly performed to relieve pain and improve function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, treatment with posterior cruciate ligament–retaining (CR-type) TKA is thought to be controversial, particularly in patients with RA. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the clinical results of CR-type TKA and evaluate the efficacy of this type of prosthesis in patients with RA. Methods: In our hospital, 77 CR-type TKA procedures were performed in 59 patients with RA between January 2001 and 2008. In total, we assessed 45 CR-type TKA procedures in 30 patients with RA who underwent follow-up for at least 5 years. The assessment was based on the Knee Society clinical score (KSS) and an independent radiographic analysis. Results: During a mean follow-up period of.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0533.1000166

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