Experience with 60 total knee arthroplasty

ABSTRACT

The results of 60 Total knee Arthroplasty [TiCA] in 53 patients followed up for six to twenty four months are analysed. The patients included 40 females [75.5%] and 13 males [24.5%] with 7 of them [13.2%] have bilateral replacement. The indication wasosteoarthritis [OA] in 47 knees [78.3%], Rheumatoid [RA] in 8 knees [13.3%j and posttraumatic arthritis [PTA] in 5 knees [8.3%]. Average Hospital for Special Surgery [H.S.S] score improved from 53.6 points [33-79] preoperatively, to 81.6 points [51-96] after replacement, with 34 knees [56.6%] have excellent scores, 21 [35%] good scores, 4 [6.6%] fair, and 1 knee] 1.6%] have poor score, TKA resulted in marked improvement in pain state, range of knee movement, knee stability and the functional performance of the patients