Research Article

First Biomimetic Fixation for Resurfacing Arthroplasty: Investigation in Swine of a Prototype Partial Knee Endoprosthesis

Table 1

Summary of data dealing with investigations on swines with implanted partial RKA endoprosthesis working prototype.

No of swineWeight (kg)SexAge (months)KneeStability in radiological examinationStability of operated joint in clinical examinationDestruction of femoral condyle
(based on [27])(Likert scale)
(based on [28])

176M8leftgood4none
291F9rightgood4none
377F7leftvery good5none
469M8leftvery good5none
594F9rightmigration2none
678M8leftvery good5none
791F9leftgood3none
886M8rightvery good4none
981M9rightvery good5none
1074F7rightvery good4none