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2° and component placement malposition to less than 1° in coronal and sagittal plane.

R-TKA provides near perfect limb alignment and near accurate femoral/tibial component placement as planned in both coronal and sagittal plane. Posterior condylar offset was also perfectly maintained. R-TKA had reduced the overall outlier of coronal limb alignment from 3° to less than 1.2° and component placement malposition to less than 1° in coronal and sagittal plane.

R-TKA provides near perfect limb alignment and near accurate femoral/tibial component placement as planned in both coronal and sagittal plane. Posterior condylar offset was also perfectly maintained. R-TKA had reduced the overall outlier of coronal limb alignment from 3° to less than 1.2° and component placement malposition to less than 1° in coronal and sagittal plane.

Navigated total knee replacements (TKR) have shown better knee function and quality of life. It also reduces revision rates. The aim of our study is to evaluate short to mid-term clinico-radiological and functional results, survival rate and complications of Gradius knee prosthesis implanted using computer navigation.

We retrospectively reviewed 120 Gradius knee prosthesis, implanted in 68 patients (52 bilateral TKR and 16 unilateral TKR) and followed from Jan 2015 till Jan 2020. Pre-operative & post-operative radiographs, knee society scores (KSS), range of motion (ROM), deformity assessment and gait video recordings were done for all patients.

The mean follow-up was 3.8years (minimum 2-5years).The mean ROM was 2° (0-10) extension to 135° (128°-138°) flexion. The KSS pain score improved from mean of 38.3 (range 26-44) to 90.4 (mean 88-92). The KSS functional score improved from 36.2 (range 28-39) to 92.6 (range 86-94). All patients had excellent to good function during successive follow-ups. The coronal alignment improved from 8° varus to 0.3° varus. Sagittal alignment was corrected from 8° (4°-18°) preoperatively to 2° (0°-8°) postoperatively.

At mid-term our series outlines the better functional and radiological results of Gradius knee prosthesis using navigation as a tool. We recommend a prospective randomized controlled trials comparing navigated versus non-navigated for Gradius knee prosthesis with long-term follow-up.

At mid-term our series outlines the better functional and radiological results of Gradius knee prosthesis using navigation as a tool. We recommend a prospective randomized controlled trials comparing navigated versus non-navigated for Gradius knee prosthesis with long-term follow-up.

Many designs of TKR have been developed to optimize the kinematics and improve satisfaction, including the ‘medial rotating’ philosophy. The purpose of this study is to report the mid-term clinical outcome of MRK knees and evaluate whether resurfacing the patella makes any difference in outcome.

A retrospective analysis was done of 104 MRK total knee replacement done between 2008 and 2017. Patients were called for a review for evaluation of OKS, Baldini and Feller scores. Demographics of the patients, clinical outcome, complications were assessed.

62 had patellar resurfacing. Mean follow-up was 74.45months in non- resurfaced and 54.93months in resurfaced group. Mean flexion range in both groups at final follow-up was 101.45. Median OKS at follow-up was 36 (12-47) in non-resurfaced and 37 (9-48) in resurfaced group. Patella scores were better in resurfaced group-Baldini score median (range) was 90 (25-100) in non-resurfaced v/s 100 (30-100) in resurfaced, Feller score median (range) was 25 (12-30) in non-resurfaced v/s 28 (10-30) (

0.042) in resurfaced. The patellofemoral component of the OKS (Q5 + Q7 + Q12) median showed an improvement from 3 (1-11) to 6.5 (3-11) in non-resurfaced and from 3 (0-12) to 8 (2-12) (

0.039) in resurfaced group. There were five complications overall (4.8%).

These results show a satisfactory outcome at mid-term follow-up. We found a statistically significant difference in Feller score and in the patellofemoral component of OKS between the groups of MRK knee suggesting specific benefits of patellar resurfacing with this implant.

These results show a satisfactory outcome at mid-term follow-up. We found a statistically significant difference in Feller score and in the patellofemoral component of OKS between the groups of MRK knee suggesting specific benefits of patellar resurfacing with this implant.

The number of joint replacements in India is set to grow at thehighest rate in the world from 2020 to 2026. It is high time for India to have anefficient and credible registry to help curtail the clinical impact of implant failure at a very early stage by prompt reporting.

Indian Joint Registry has been established by ISHKS with new data forms for reporting. These new detailed forms record, in addition to previous form, component-wise details of implants. Additional useful features include Linking with unique ID like PAN or Aadhaar, thromboprophylaxis, untoward intra-operative event, IJR consent and type of anaesthesia.

There were712 registered surgeons in IJR databasetill June 2020. Total TKRs being reported to registry increased from 1019 in 2006 to 27,000 in 2019. Majority of the patients (98.5%) were diagnosed with osteoarthritis knee. Company-wise distribution unveils that Johnson & Johnson DePuy represents the highest implant usage at over 37%. There has been increased utilisation of uncemented THR over cemented THR from 2006 to 2019. Dual-mobility THRs have gained ground as surgeon preference for the choice of implant.

Effective use of quality registries can lead to better health outcomes at a lower cost for the society. find protocol An effective, responsive and sustainable registry in India offers many benefits and should be considered as a key objective. Making the registry function in India successfully will undoubtedly require multi-pronged efforts, but can deliver many benefits both to the patient and to the nation as a whole.

Effective use of quality registries can lead to better health outcomes at a lower cost for the society. An effective, responsive and sustainable registry in India offers many benefits and should be considered as a key objective. Making the registry function in India successfully will undoubtedly require multi-pronged efforts, but can deliver many benefits both to the patient and to the nation as a whole.