Midterm results of mobile-bearing knee replacements

We examined the clinical and radiographic results of 93 patients affected by knee arthritis or osteonecrosis subjected to unilateral cementless mobile-bearing total knee arthroplasty with the LCS prothesis (Depuy/Johnson & Johnson). The mean follow-up was 9.5 years (range, 7–12 years). Clinical evaluation was performed using the Knee Society rating system, while radiographic evaluation was done according to the Knee Society roentgenographic system. At the latest follow-up, the mean knee score was 87 points: the functional score improved from 40 to 90. Radiolucent lines were small and not progressive. The implant survival at 12 years was 88%. Six knees (7%) required revision for implant-related problems. We conclude that the mobile-bearing prosthesis is a successful device even at long-term follow-up

Implementação da seleção recorrente no melhoramento de plantas autógamas através da macho-esterilidade Implementation of recurrent selection in plant breding of autogamous crops through male sterility

Os sistemas de melhoramento convencionais baseados no método genealógico, utilizados principalmente em cereais de estação fria, determinam a redução da variabilidade e da capacidade de recombinação, devido a utilização de um número de genitores limitado nos cruzamentos. O incremento da probabilidade de recombinação através da seleção recorrente pelo aumento do número de cruzamentos pode ser a saída para este problema. A utilização da macho-esterilidade representa uma alternativa viável para propiciar o cruzamento natural em espécies de autofecundação, favorecendo a utilização da seleção recorrente como uma importante ferramenta para o melhoramento de plantas autógamas.<br>The mechanism of pedigree system used in smallgrain cereals reduce genetic variability and recombination capacity due to the limited number of parent used in crosses. The increase in recombination through recurrent selection by maximizing number of crosses may be a solution for this problem. The use of male sterility may overcome the difficult of performing artificial crosses, supporting recurrent selection as a viable and important tool for autogamous crops breeding