Between 1975 and 2OO1, Five Hundred unicompartmental kne arthroplasties (UKA) were performed by a surgeon (M.R.C.) In more than 6O% of the cases it was an internal UKA for knee degenerative arthritis. Axis deformity was noted in 43,2% of the cases, with a genu varum in 33,6% of the cases. Isolated necrosis of the medial femoral condyle was noted in 6 cases (1,2%) and 13 cases (2,6%) showed with sequellae of a trauma. A Single procedure was performed in 425 knees. Bilateral arthroplasty was done in in 15% of the cases. Epidemiology of the series shows that the left knee was operated in 46.6% and right one in 53.4% of the cases. The Average age was 7O.6 for male and 71.8 for the female patients. 7O.4% of the patients were Female and 29.6% were Male. Several types of implants were used: The Marmor knee in 295 cases, the Miller-Galante (75 cases), Cartier (75 cases) Oxford III (5O cases), but also the Mansat and PCA prosthesis.
The correct indication should take in account the persistance of the ACL and of a mild knee deviation in the frontal axis.
The purpose of this study is the assessment of the shoulder function after a proximal humeral nail insertion for trauma, using a minimal invasive approach.
All the patients followed a standardised rehabilitation protocol including early mobilisation and passive and active assisted muscular activity. The shoulder function was assessed using the Simple Shoulder Test (SST) and the Constant score. The mobility was assessed using the flexibility ratio described by Harryman as compared to the opposite healthy arm. The patients were assessed at 6, 12, 26 and 52 weeks after surgery.