Evidence about the Zimmer UniSpacer Knee System | Which Medical Device
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Interposition or resurfacing arthroplasty
The authors report results of 37 Unispacer arthroplasties in 34 patients. They do not recommend the device.
Credits: Pubmed: J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2005 Aug;87(8):1706-11.
The authors demonstrated correction of varus deformity using the Unispacer device.
Credits: PubMed: Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol. 2013 Jan-Feb;57(1):15-20.
The authors demonstrated an improvement in pain but a high (21%) revision rate after use of the Unispacer device.
Credits: PubMed: Orthopade. 2011 Dec;40(12):1103-10.
Credits: PubMed: Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2011 Jun;97(4):410-7.
The authors report a high revision rate and unpredictable relief of pain after use of the Unispacer.
Credits: Pubmed: J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Apr;90(4):446-50
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