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Minimally invasive method does not provide clinical benefits compared to conventional TKA
August 2013
Minimally invasive method does not provide clinical benefits compared to conventional TKA
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials comparing the clinical and radiological outcomes following minimally invasive to conventional exposure for total knee arthroplasty.
Knee. 2012 Jan;19(1):1-7. Epub 2010 Dec 31Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
18 independent studies (n=1582 TKAs) were identified which compared minimally invasive and conventional exposure total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures. Analysis of the results indicated that the minimally invasive procedure cohort had a significantly smaller incision and a better knee flexion range of motion. All other clinical and radiological outcomes were comparable between these minimally i...
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