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Improved early postoperative knee extension and flexion after midvastus approach for TKA
November 2014
Improved early postoperative knee extension and flexion after midvastus approach for TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of the clinical and radiological outcomes following midvastus and medial parapatellar approaches for total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis
Chin Med J (Engl). 2014 Aug;127(16):2982-90.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
21 randomized controlled trials comparing medial parapatellar approach versus midvastus approach for primary total knee arthroplasty were included in this meta-analysis. Pooled analysis of postoperative knee extensor and flexion function revealed superior outcomes in patients in the midvastus approach group. In addition to these early functional improvements the midvastus patients experienced less...
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