UNICOMPARTMENTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY IN PATIENTS SIXTY YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER
Authors:
- John J. SwienckowskiJSJohn J. Swienckowski
- William B. LutesWLWilliam B. Lutes
- Gregory N. DrakeGDGregory N. Drake
- 1 October 2003
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
- Vol. 85 (10) , 1968-1973
Abstract
Background:Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty has been used to treat elderly, low-demand patients, but the literature is sparse regarding the use of this procedure for younger, active patients. The purpose of the present retrospective study was to evaluate the results of unicompartmental knee arthroKeywords
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