Fixation of the millennium: the knee.

Dorr, Lawrence D · J Arthroplasty · 2002

review · Level V

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Abstract

Current reports of noncemented fixation for total knee arthroplasty show that fixation of the components is durable for 20 years. Noncemented fixation may be preferable in patients <60 years old. In revision total knee arthroplasty, cemented stems are preferable in patients >70 years old.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy