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Side-cut minimally invasive technique negatively affects alignment
August 2013
Side-cut minimally invasive technique negatively affects alignment
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Radiologic Outcomes of Conventional and Minimally Invasive Techniques for Total Knee Arthroplasty
J Arthroplasty. 2007 Sep;22(6):800-6. Epub 2007 Apr 20Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
90 patients with knee osteoarthritis requiring total knee replacement were randomized to receive TKA using a minimally invasive surgery, mini-incision mid-vastus technique, a minimally invasive surgery, side-cutting technique, or standard medial parapatellar (conventional) technique. The results indicated that the side-cut minimally invasive technique negatively affects placement of the implant, r...
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