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TKA: Minimally invasive subvastus approach yields no gait or strength benefit at 2 months
April 2013
TKA: Minimally invasive subvastus approach yields no gait or strength benefit at 2 months
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The John Insall award: no benefit of minimally invasive TKA on gait and strength outcomes: a randomized controlled trial
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Jan;471(1):46-55. doi: 10.1007/s11999-012-2486-1Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients scheduled for primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were assessed for eligibility and 37 were randomized to receive the minimally invasive subvastus approach or standard medial parapatellar TKA technique in order to compare outcomes after 2 months. Subjective function and quality of life, return to normal activities of daily living, quadriceps strength and gait kinematics were assessed...
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