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Minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty provides expedited recovery for Bilateral TKAs
March 2013
Minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty provides expedited recovery for Bilateral TKAs
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Simultaneous Bilateral MIS-TKA Results in Faster Functional Recovery
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2008 Jun;466(6):1449-53. Epub 2008 Mar 20Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
30 patients requiring bilateral total knee arthroplasties (TKA) were randomized to undergo simultaneous TKAs using either a minimally invasive or conventional procedure, to assess differences in the time required to regain ROM and unassisted walking. Patients who underwent minimally invasive TKAs achieved unassisted walking (32 vs 45 days) and gained ROM faster than patients who underwent conventi...
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