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Similar outcomes between quadriceps-sparing and standard medial parapatellar TKA
May 2013
Similar outcomes between quadriceps-sparing and standard medial parapatellar TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of quadriceps-sparing minimally invasive and medial parapatellar total knee arthroplasty: A 2-year follow-up study
J Formos Med Assoc. 2012 Dec;111(12):698-704. doi: 10.1016/j.jfma.2011.11.025. Epub 2012 Apr 30Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients (80 knees) undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomised into two groups to either undergo the procedure using the quadriceps-sparing approach or the standard medial parapatellar approach. The patients were assessed 2 months and 2 years following the operation. Both groups had similar outcomes for quadriceps muscle strength, hamstring-quadriceps balance, and knee function. H...
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