OBJECTIVE To observe the accuracy of femoral preparation and the position of the cementless prosthesis in femoral cavity, and to compare the results between the computer-assisted surgical group (CASPAR) and the conventional group. METHODS Ten femoral components were implanted either manually or by CASPAR in cadaver femurs. The specimens were cut to 3 mm thick slices. Microradiograms of every ...

objective : the aim of this study was to validate the well-recognized outcome measure instruments (medical outcome study short form-sf-36, western ontario and mcmaster university osteoarthritis index-womac, mcmaster toronto arthritis patient preference disability questionnaire -mactar) for patients who had undergone total knee arthroplasty in iran, with its cultural and ethnic differences and c...

Successful management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis depends on adequate gap arthroplasty and interpositional graft; the objective is to produce a functioning pseudoarthrosis that prevents reankylosis and provides adequate mobility. Several interpositional grafts have been used for the treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis such as indigenous pterygomasseteric sling, tempora...

conversion of knee arthrodesis to total knee arthroplasty is a difficult procedure accompanied by many complications due to soft tissue and extensor mechanism contracture and bone defects. we report two cases of distal femur osteosarcoma that had been undergone wide resection arthrodesis initially. arthrodesis was converted to total knee arthroplasty with hinged prosthesis after many years. we ...

The article describes a case in which a popliteal cyst was identified presenting as a mass on the anterior aspect of theright tibia. This occurred as a result of polyethylene wear debris from previous total knee arthroplasty. Although alternativediagnoses for an anterior tibial mass are more likely, a popliteal cyst must be considered, particularly if the patient has ahistory of total knee arth...

In this Editorial I want to comment on eight recent articles that can help us to better understand still controversial matters related to total knee arthroplasty (TKA). In this Editorial I want to comment on eight recent articles that can help us to better understand still controversial matters related to total knee arthroplasty (TKA).