Hypesthesia after Anterolateral versus Midline Skin Incision in TKA .
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Hypesthesia after Anterolateral versus Midline Skin Incision in TKA
Clin Orthop Relat Res; 2011; 469(11): 3154-3163Exclusive Author Interview
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69 patients who were scheduled to undergo total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomized to receive TKA through a midline or an anterolateral skin incision. The results from 1 year follow-up indicated that patients who received an anterolateral incision displayed a smaller area of hypesthesia; however, clinical measures, such as range of motion, pain, and flexion, were similar between both groups.
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