The LCS Mobile-Bearing Total Knee System
LCS stands for Low contact stress. It is one of the knee replacement systems approved by FDA in 1980. The system contains primary cruciate-retaining and cruciate-sacrificing components as well as revision options. Fixed all-poly as well as rotating mobile-bearing patellae are available. Cemented and cementless fixation options are available. Advantages according to the company website include low incidence of patello femoral complications and long term survior ship exceeding 96%. Indications and contraindications for use of this prosthesis are detailed here(company website).
Some useful documents for reference
- LCS Complete Design rationale
- LCS Complete Extension Gap First Completion Instruments Surgical Technique
- LCS Complete Knee System Mileston Mini Instruments Surgical Technique
- LCS Complete Knee System Surgical Technique
- LCS Complete Surgical Technique Milestone Instruments MBT Tray Preparation
Tags: Joint replacement systems, Knee, Knee replacement, Knee replacement systems, Orthopaedics