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Quicker strength recovery, but no outcome improvements with Minimally invasive TKA
August 2013
Quicker strength recovery, but no outcome improvements with Minimally invasive TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty improves early knee strength but not functional performance: a randomized controlled trial
J Arthroplasty. 2012 Dec;27(10):1812-1819.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2012.02.016. Epub 2012 Mar 28Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
44 patients were randomized to assess the effectiveness of minimally invasive surgical (MIS) TKA compared to a conventional technique over the early postoperative period. Patients awaiting a primary, unilateral knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis received either MIS TKA (n = 22) or conventional TKA (n = 22). At four weeks, the MIS group showed better hamstring and quadriceps strength; however, th...
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