The recent advance in joint replacement
- VernacularTitle:人工关节外科新进展
- Author:
Zhihong LIU
;
Qingming YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hip;
Knee;
Joint replacement;
Prosthesis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2002;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Total hip and knee replacements, which have developed for abou t forty years, have been widely used as effective surgical treatments for severe hip and knee diseases. This article discusses the recent advance in techniques of hip and knee replacement Chiefly in the aspects of hip or knee prosthesis des ign, improvement of materials and surgical techniques. In total hip replacement, second-generation cementing technique, new types of metal-on-metal prosthesi s and minimally invasive technique have been applied to enhance the stability, r educe the wear rate and facilitate the functional recovery. In knee replacement, mobile bearing and high flexion are great advancements made in design. The comp uter-aided operational technique has greatly improved the replacement.
