Clinical profile of patients with osteoarthritis underwent total knee arthroplasty

Author(s): Dr. Raju Akkimaradi and Dr. EG Mohan Kumar

Abstract: Knee motion during normal gait has been studied by many investigators, who have found it to be much more complex than simple flexion and extension. Knee motion occurs in flexion and extension, adduction and abduction and rotation about the long axis of the limb. Knee flexion, which occurs about a varying transverse axis, is a function both the articular geometry of the knee and the ligamentous restraints. All cases of Total knee replacement done using computer navigation. 65 patients with 72 knee were available for the follow-up with their previous records, annual x-rays and follow-up papers. Pre operative deformities and its values were recorded for the study from the hospital case sheets and discharge summaries. There were 22 males and 43 females with ages ranging from 44 to 80 with an average age of 65.3 yrs at the time of surgery. 72 knees had been replaced using navigation in our study, all 72 knees had TCP. Of the 72 knees (65 patients) with an average of follow up of 1yr and 2 months, 50 were completely pain free. Of the 11 patients who complained pain (16.92 %) had pain occasionally and 4(6.15 %) patients complained pain only on stair climbing. The pre operative range of movement was 0-110 degrees which improved to 0-140 degrees. The maximal ROM was recorded to be 140 degrees. With a minimum of 110 degrees of ROM.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/ortho.2020.v6.i2n.2151