Mini-midvastus approach has better short term outcomes for TKA than standard approach
Mini-midvastus approach has better short term outcomes for TKA than standard approach
Total knee replacement performed with either a mini-midvastus or a standard approach: A PROSPECTIVE RANDOMISED CLINICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL TRIAL
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 May;90(5):584-91Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
100 patients, aged between 50 and 80 years, with osteoarthritis of the knee joint requiring total knee replacement (TKR) were randomized to the surgical approach, either a minimally invasive mid-vastus approach or a standard approach. Minimally invasive surgical approach led to better functional outcomes (mean function score, mean total score, mean oxford score) at earlier time point of 9 months, ...
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