Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2010, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (22): 4093-4096.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8225.2010.22.026

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Application of artificial knee joint in sports injury 

Xie Zheng-yang1, Shi Yong2, Liu Zhi-yuan1   

  1. 1 School of Physical Education, Soochow University, Suzhou  215006, Jiangsu Province, China; 2 Jiangsu Vocational and Technical College of Finance & Economics, Huaian  223003, Jiangsu Province, China 
  • Online:2010-05-28 Published:2010-05-28
  • Contact: Shi Yong☆, Master, Associate professor, Jiangsu Vocational and Technical College of Finance & Economics, Huaian 223003, Jiangsu Province, China
  • About author:Xie Zheng-yang☆, Studying for doctorate, Lecturer, School of Physical Education, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu Province, China haohaoxie007@qq.com

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Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the application of artificial joint replacement in sports injury.
METHODS: A computer-based online search was performed for related articles published between January 1993 and October 2009 with the key words “artificial knee joint, arthroplasty, sports injury, knee joint injury”. Articles related to knee joint sports injury and artificial joint replacement were included, and repetitive and Meta analysis were excluded. A total of 46 articles were included, which introduced biomechanical features of knee sports injury and artificial knee joint development and application in sports injury.
RESULTS: Knee sports injury includes abrasion, contusion, fracture, dislocation, tearing, and strain. Severe joint injury, fracture and bone breakage can recover by operation, even artificial joint replacement. Artificial joint replacement can eliminate pain focus, pain, restore motion range of joint, and effectively adjust limb length. Moreover, artificial joint replacement displays precise and expected effect. However, there are some complications, such as prosthesis loosening, wearing or fracture. Prosthesis material selection is important in knee joint replacement, which should be durable and prevent rejection.
CONCLUSION: Artificial knee joint has been developed rapidly in recent years, which solve joint diseases. Developing materials and biology will improve materials, particularly prosthesis individualized design. Artificial knee joint replacement can be applied for patients with severe knee sports injury.

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