INITIAL EXPERIENCE AND EARLY RESULTS OF AGC NAVIGATED TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT

Abstract

Aim: Preliminary results and complications of AGC Total knee Arthroplasty with early results are presented.

Materials and Methods: 51 AGC Total Knee Arthroplasties were undertaken between October 2005 and September 2006. There were 22 males and 28 females. Indication for Total Knee Arthroplasty was Primary and Traumatic Osteoarthris. Brain Lab Implant dedicated Navigation was used.

Results: Outliers were significantly reduced. Complications including superficial infection, late rehabilitation, and stiffness are reported. No revision was undertaken. Tips and pearls regarding navigated Arthroplasty with reference to learning curve are discussed.

Discussion: Each navigation system type has its advantages and disadvantages and can be used with minimally invasive surgery (MIS) total knee arthroplasty (TKA). In addition, concerns for computer glitches, training of personnel, extra time requirements, cost and ability to demonstrate improvements in technique and results are discussed.

Conclusions: Navigated Knee Arthroplasty using AGC-Biomet implant is recommended. Early experience is reported. Salient features of early learning curve are discussed. The current paper shows how the anatomic approach can influence soft tissue tension and support the surgeon during release of soft tissues in leg axis deformities.