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Comparing patellar denervation vs no denervation for anterior knee pain and functional outcomes
November 2024
Comparing patellar denervation vs no denervation for anterior knee pain and functional outcomes
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Does Patellar Denervation with Electrocautery Benefits for Total Knee Arthroplasty without Patellar Resurfacing: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trails.
Orthop Surg . 2024 Aug;16(8):1832-1848Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
This meta-analysis included 12 studies with a total of 1,745 patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) without patellar resurfacing, comparing outcomes between those who received patellar denervation (PD) and those who did not (NPD). The primary outcomes analyzed were the incidence of anterior knee pain (AKP), visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, range of motion (ROM), American Kn...
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