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Early functional results of the subvastus and medial parapatellar approaches in total knee arthroplasty

Abstract
Introduction A number of techniques for total knee replacement have been described to allow for easier surgical technique but with preservation of the integrity of extensor mechanism, and one of them is the subvastus (SV) approach. It causes less damage to the extensor mechanism and blood supply, which will cause less pain in the postoperative period and earlier return of quadriceps strength.Patie...
Keywords
Medicine
Total knee arthroplasty
Surgery
Arthroplasty
Total knee replacement
Blood supply
Blood loss
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Good health and well-being



Early functional results of the subvastus and medial parapatellar approaches in total knee arthroplasty

Early functional results of the subvastus and medial parapatellar approaches in total knee arthroplasty

Abstract
Introduction A number of techniques for total knee replacement have been described to allow for easier surgical technique but with preservation of the integrity of extensor mechanism, and one of them is the subvastus (SV) approach. It causes less damage to the extensor mechanism and blood supply, which will cause less pain in the postoperative period and earlier return of quadriceps strength.Patie...
Keywords
Medicine
Total knee arthroplasty
Surgery
Arthroplasty
Total knee replacement
Blood supply
Blood loss
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Good health and well-being