Extract
Many groups are reporting results of in vivo studies of knee replacement
motions. Despite this growing abundance of data, it may be difficult for the
practicing orthopaedist to glean usable information from these highly
technical studies. This paper summarizes key study findings related to implant
design and surgical strategy. A number of important issues are explored:
surgical technique, range of motion, patterns of knee motion, polyethylene
wear, and functional knee
strength.,