Abstract
Purpose: In this study we intend to evaluate the outcomes of patients with the Rotaglide prosthesis implanted for osteoarthritis.
Method: All patients reviewed had this prosthesis implanted for primary total knee arthroplasty in Cross-house hospital. The minimum follow up period was 5 years (range 5–8). Patients were assessed clinically and results were standardised using the Hospital for Specialist Surgery (HSS) knee score. Standard radiographs were taken in AP and lateral planes to assess for loosening. Case notes were then examined for evidence of complications in the peri and postoperative complications.
Results: Sixty seven patients (73 knees) were reviewed with the Rotaglide total knee replacement implanted for osteoarthritis. 94% of patients had an excellent clinical outcome with HSS scores of 85 or more. The average HSS score was 90.2. Two patients were revised, one for meniscal fracture and one for meniscal dislocation. Two patients were treated with anti-biotics for superficial wound infection.
Conclusions: We feel this prosthesis offers a safe and effective treatment for osteoarthritis with a good clinical outcome at 5 years with a low level of complications.
The abstracts were prepared by Mr Roger Smith. Correspondence should be addressed to him care of the British Orthopaedic Association, Royal College of Surgeons, 35-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PN.
