
Arthroplasty
TKA: Minimally invasive subvastus approach yields no gait or strength benefit at 2 months
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Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Jan;471(1):46-55. doi: 10.1007/s11999-012-2486-1
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. The results indicated that there were no pertinent differences between the two groups.
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