The survivorship method of analysis was used to compare the failure rate and overall
success of 2629 cemented primary total knee arthroplasties during a 22-year period by the
senior surgeon. There were 215 Total Condylar prostheses with a polyethylene tibia, 265 of
the Posterior Stabilized type with an all polyethylene tibia, 2036 Posterior Stabilized with a
metal backed tibial component, 49 Posterior Stabilized with modular augmented
components, and 64 with the Constrained Condylar system. Failure was considered revision …