Computer-assisted total knee arthroplasty using mini midvastus or medial parapatellar approach technique: A prospective, randomized, international multicentre trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the growing evidence in the literature there is still a lack of consensus regarding the use of minimally invasive surgical technique (MIS) in total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Methods

A prospective, randomized, international multicentre trial including 69 patients was performed to compare computer-assisted TKA (CAS-TKA) using either mini-midvastus (MIS group) or standard medial parapatellar approach (conventional group). Patients from 3 centers (Maastricht, Zwickau, Adelaide) with end-stage osteoarthritis of the knee were randomized to either an MIS group with dedicated instrumentation or a conventional group to receive cruciate retaining CAS-TKA without patella resurfacing. The primary outcome was to compare post operative pain and range of motion (ROM). The

SUBMITTER: Feczko P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4711101 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature