AAOS: Similar outcome observed regardless of patellar retraction or eversion in TKA .
A Randomized, Prospective Study Evaluating the Effect of Patellar Eversion on Outcomes in Total Knee Arthroplasty
120 patients with degenerative joint disease of the knee requiring total knee arthroplasty were randomized to determine the difference in outcome if the patella was everted or laterally retracted during the procedure. Patients underwent TKA with the standard medial parapatellar approach, and were followed for one year post-operatively. Results at one year follow-up indicated that there were no differences between groups in regards to knee pain, range of motion, quadriceps strength and Short Form-36 physical and mental component scores.
Unlock the Full ACE Report
You have access to 4 more FREE articles this month.
Click below to unlock and view this ACE Reports
Unlock Now
Critical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics
Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics
Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions
Exclusive access to original content articles, including in-house systematic reviews, and articles on health research methods and hot orthopaedic topics
Or upgrade today and gain access to all OrthoEvidencecontent for as little as $1.99 per week.
Already have an account? Log in
0 of 4 monthly FREE articles unlocked
