Midterm results with the PFC Sigma total knee arthroplasty system

J Arthroplasty. 2008 Feb;23(2):175-81. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2007.03.039. Epub 2007 Oct 24.

Abstract

We prospectively studied 207 consecutive patients (284 knees) undergoing total knee arthroplasty (June 1996 to December 1997) with a cemented tricompartmental Sigma PFC (DePuy Orthopaedics, Warsaw, Ind) total knee arthroplasty via a standard procedure (median follow-up, 87 months). Cruciate-retaining (272 knees, 96%) and cruciate-substituting (12, 4%) implants were used. There was one revision secondary to a ligament disruption after a fall. No implants were radiographically loose or at risk for loosening. Radiolucencies (none>2 mm or progressive) were shown on anteroposterior (7% of medial tibias) and lateral (17% of posterior femora) radiographs. Knee Society pain scores improved significantly (preoperative median, 20 points; postoperative median, 50 points [P<.001]). The PFC Sigma Knee system has excellent midterm durability.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / instrumentation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Knee Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Knee Prosthesis*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoarthritis / surgery
  • Prospective Studies
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Radiography
  • Reoperation
  • Treatment Outcome