Kinematic analysis of a posterior cruciate retaining mobile-bearing total knee arthroplasty

J Arthroplasty. 2003 Dec;18(8):1029-37. doi: 10.1016/s0883-5403(03)00369-3.

Abstract

Using video fluoroscopy, 10 subjects having a mobile-bearing posterior cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty were analyzed to determine their in vivo kinematic patterns. Under weight-bearing conditions, while in extension, the average contact position was posterior to the mid-tibia sagittal plane with posterior translation of both condyles to 60 degrees of flexion, followed by anterior translation to 120 degrees of flexion. Under non-weight-bearing conditions, the average condylar contact positions were significantly more anterior from full extension to 90 degrees of knee flexion (P=.01). The average range of motion was 129 degrees under non-weight-bearing conditions and 119 degrees during weight-bearing. Although subjects in this study exhibited variable motion patterns, they are accommodated by the unconstrained optimized articulation of this highly conforming mobile-bearing implant.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Humans
  • Knee Prosthesis*
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Rotation