Possible indications for a rotating hinge or pure hinge implant in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) include collateral ligament insufficiency, severe varus or valgus deformity (> 20°) with …

A hinged knee replacement is a complex knee replacement that requires a special implant with either a hinge or a rotating platform. During a knee replacement surgery, the surgeon removed …

The NexGen Rotating Hinge Knee (RH Knee) is designed for revision, difficult primary, and limb salvage surgeries in patients with significant bone loss and/or ligament deficiencies

Hinged implants are the most constrained knee replacement prostheses. They are very useful in complex cases of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) revision. Hinged implants have evolved with …

Sep 21, 2024 · Response/Recommendation: The three most commonly reported indications for using hinged-design implants in revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) are infection, instability, …

Possible indications for a rotating hinge or pure hinge implant in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) include collateral ligament insufficiency, severe varus or valgus deformity (> 20°) with …

Rotating hinge knee prostheses are typically used in revision and severe primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). For these challenging patient groups, currently only few studies with mid- …

Rotating hinge knee prostheses (with or without distal femoral replacement) are indicated in cases of unreconstructible bony or soft tissue compromise. Despite their versatility, these implants …

Nov 18, 2024 · This narrative review evaluates the purpose and functionality of rotating hinged total knee arthroplasty (RHTKA). The main indications for an RHTKA are poor bone stock, soft …

Nov 6, 2016 · The hinge consists of a T-shaped mechanism which articulates with the femoral condyles, allowing flexion and extension. The early design allowed distraction between the …