
Arthroplasty
Side-cut minimally invasive technique negatively affects alignment
J Arthroplasty. 2007 Sep;22(6):800-6. Epub 2007 Apr 2090 patients with knee osteoarthritis requiring total knee replacement were randomized to receive TKA using a minimally invasive surgery, mini-incision mid-vastus technique, a minimally invasive surgery, side-cutting technique, or standard medial parapatellar (conventional) technique. The results indicated that the side-cut minimally invasive technique negatively affects placement of the implant, resulting in malalignment. The mini-incision minimally invasive and standard medial parapatellar techniques had comparable outcomes.
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