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Rotating vs. fixed platforms in total knee arthroplasty
August 2013
Rotating vs. fixed platforms in total knee arthroplasty
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Randomized controlled trial of radiographic and patient-assessed outcomes following fixed versus rotating platform total knee arthroplasty
J Arthroplasty. 2010 Dec;25(8):1201-8.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
52 patients undergoing 54 cemented cruciate substituting PFC modular total knee arthroplasties were randomized to either a fixed bearing (FB) or a rotating platform (RP) implant. Patients randomized to receive a rotating platform (RP) showed equivalent outcomes when compared to a fixed bearing (FB). However, patients with rotating platform demonstrated increased activity levels.
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