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In silico multibody analysis of a hinged total knee replacement under different daily loading conditions.
Rel. Alberto Audenino, Cristina Bignardi, Mara Terzini, Giovanni Putame. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Biomedica, 2023
Abstract
Total knee replacements (TKRs) represent the gold standard for treating knee osteoarthritis. Nowadays, a variety of TKR designs are available on the market, differing mainly in geometrical features, degrees of freedom (DoFs) allowed to the implanted knee, and degree of tissue resection in order to adapt to various patient needs. Despite the significant evolution of this type of implant over the last 50 years, especially specific prosthesis designs still exhibit mechanical and structural limitations. Among the hinged total knee prostheses, generally characterized by one or three DoFs, the PANTHEON prosthesis (Adler Ortho SpA) features a particular design allowing for two DoFs.
This prosthesis is indicated for revision surgery, due to infection, fracture, or failed TKR causing severe bone loss, but also in primary surgery for clinical cases involving major bone defects in the proximity of the knee joint, such as bone tumors
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