A case of dissociation of polyethylene from its metal baseplate in a “one piece” compression-moulded AGC tibial component

A case of dissociation of polyethylene from its metal baseplate in a “one piece” compression-moulded AGC tibial component

The Anatomic Graduated Component (AGC) total knee arthroplasty is a commonly used prosthesis with good long-term results. This longevity is thought to be due to the technique of manufacture of the polyethylene and its “one piece” design reducing backside wear. Despite the perception of the AGC tibia...

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Veröffentlicht in:The knee 2005-06, Vol.12 (3), p.243-244
Hauptverfasser: Poulter, R.J., Ashworth, M.J.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
AGC
Anatomic Graduated Component
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
Dissociation
Humans
Knee Prosthesis
Male
Middle Aged
Polyethylene
Prosthesis Design
Prosthesis Failure
Reoperation
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Zusammenfassung:The Anatomic Graduated Component (AGC) total knee arthroplasty is a commonly used prosthesis with good long-term results. This longevity is thought to be due to the technique of manufacture of the polyethylene and its “one piece” design reducing backside wear. Despite the perception of the AGC tibial component being a monobloc, we report a case of dissociation of the polyethylene from the baseplate.
ISSN:0968-0160
1873-5800
DOI:10.1016/j.knee.2004.08.007