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Infrapatellar fat pad excision vs. preservation in minimally invasive TKA
June 2014
Infrapatellar fat pad excision vs. preservation in minimally invasive TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The effect of infrapatellar fat pad excision on complications after minimally invasive TKA: a randomized controlled trial
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2014 Feb;472(2):695-701. doi: 10.1007/s11999-013-3321-z.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
90 patients scheduled to undergo minimally invasive total knee arthroscopy were randomized to infrapatellar fat pad excision or preservation during operation. The purpose of this study was to determine whether removal of the fat pad would affect patella baja, anterior knee pain and functional outcome. Results up to 1 year postoperative indicated no difference in patellar tendon shortening and func...
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