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...
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...