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. 2013 Sep;28(8):1286-90.
doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2012.11.014. Epub 2013 Mar 27.

14-year median follow-up using the press-fit condylar sigma design for total knee arthroplasty

Shantanu S Patil  1 , George Branovacki, Mersadies R Martin, Pamela A Pulido, Yadin D Levy, Clifford W Colwell Jr
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14-year median follow-up using the press-fit condylar sigma design for total knee arthroplasty

Shantanu S Patil et al. J Arthroplasty. 2013 Sep.

Abstract

Median 14-year follow-up (mean 11.8 years) of a cemented primary posterior cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty (TKA) utilizing the Press-Fit Condylar (PFC) Sigma design was evaluated in 77 patients (79 TKA). Follow-up assessment included implant survivorship, x-rays, Knee Society rating system, and clinical evaluation. Radiographic analysis demonstrated minor non-progressive osteolysis in 40% (10/25) knees. Two revisions, one for instability at 4 years and one for polyethylene wear at 10 years were performed. Survivorship of the PFC Sigma knee implant was 97% using revision for any reason and 100% using aseptic loosening as endpoints. The PFC Sigma had excellent survivorship at 14 years, the longest clinical follow-up reported.

Keywords: outcomes; press-fit condylar sigma implant; total knee arthroplasty.

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