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Similar result for screw and no screw fixation of the tibial component in TKA
August 2013
Similar result for screw and no screw fixation of the tibial component in TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A prospective randomized clinical trial comparing tibial baseplate fixation with or without screws in total knee arthroplasty: a radiographic evaluation
J Arthroplasty. 2012 Mar;27(3):454-60. Epub 2011 May 31Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
138 patients, requiring 154 primary total knee arthroplasty, were randomized to screw or no screw fixation of the tibial baseplate of the posterior-stabilized PROFIX Total Knee System to compare differences in revision rates and radiological outcomes. At a mean follow-up of 5 years, there were no differences found between the two fixation methods. Long-term follow-ups are required to determine if ...
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