Posterior capsular release is a biomechanically safe procedure to perform in total knee arthroplasty
Posterior capsular release is a biomechanically safe procedure to perform in total knee arthroplasty
复制标题
DOI:
10.1007/s00167-018-5094-0
复制
发表时间:
2019-05-01
影响因子:
3.8
通讯作者:
Amis, Andrew A.
中科院分区:
文献类型:
--
作者:
Athwal, K. K.;Milner, P. E.;Amis, Andrew A.
PurposeSurgeons may attempt to strip the posterior capsule from its femoral attachment to overcome flexion contracture in total knee arthroplasty (TKA); however, it is unclear if this impacts anterior-posterior (AP) laxity of the implanted knee. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of posterior capsular release on AP laxity in TKA, and compare this to the restraint from the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL).MethodsEight cadaveric knees were mounted in a six degree of freedom testing rig and tested at 0 degrees, 30 degrees, 60 degrees and 90 degrees flexion with 150N AP force, with and without a 710N axial compressive load. After the native knee was tested, a deep dished cruciate-retaining TKA was implanted and the tests were repeated. The PCL was then cut, followed by releasing the posterior capsule using a curved osteotome.ResultsWith 0N axial load applied, cutting the PCL as well as releasing the posterior capsule significantly increased posterior laxity compared to the native knee at all flexion angles, and CR TKA states at 30 degrees, 60 degrees and 90 degrees (p