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Vastus-splitting approach to TKA produces acceptable results at 5 year follow-up
August 2013
Vastus-splitting approach to TKA produces acceptable results at 5 year follow-up
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Comparison of the Vastus-Splitting and Median Parapatellar Approaches for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Randomized Study: Surgical Technique
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007 Mar;89 Suppl 2 Pt.1:80-92Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
42 patients (51 knees) undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty were randomly assigned to either receive a surgical procedure using a vastus-splitting approach or a median parapatellar approach. The results at the 5 year follow up period indicated that the vastus-splitting approach was an acknowledged and viable alternative to the median parapatellar approach.
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