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The effect resection technique on patellar symmetry and thickness in TKA
May 2016
The effect resection technique on patellar symmetry and thickness in TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Resection Technique Does Affect Resection Symmetry and Thickness of the Patella During Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Trial
J Arthroplasty. 2015 Dec;30(12):2110-5.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
90 patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty with patellar resurfacing were randomized to receive patellar resurfacing with either the use of a standard cutting guide or freehand resection with either haptic feedback or the novel four-quadrant technique. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to determine how accurate and efficient these three techniques were in terms of sym...
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