Minimally invasive total knee replacement: techniques and results

[Minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty].

Process optimized minimally invasive total hip replacement

The purpose of this study was to analyse a new concept of using the the minimally invasive direct anterior approach (DAA) in total hip replacement (THR) in combination with the leg positioner (Rotex- Table) and a modified retractor system (Condor). We evaluated retrospectively the first 100 primary THR operated with the new concept between 2009 and 2010, regarding operation data, radiological a...

Walking and Stair Descent Following Minimally Invasive Total Knee Arthroplasty

Introduction: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a surgery commonly used to relieve the pain caused by osteoarthritis at the knee joint. Previous studies have shown patients with degenerative joint disease walk more slowly than normal subjects due to decreases in stride length and cadence (Stauffer et al. 1977). Falls on stairs are a leading cause of injury in older adults (Starzell, et al., 2000...

Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement in an Ipsilateral Post-traumatic above-knee Amputation: A Case Report

INTRODUCTION Total hip replacement (THR) is a highly successful operation in alleviating pain and improving the overall function of the hip, in end-stage arthritis of the hip, in otherwise fit patients. However, THR as a surgical option in post-traumatic hip arthritis with ipsilateral above-knee amputation is rarely reported. CASE REPORT We are presenting a case report of a 30-year-old male, ...

Minimally invasive unicompartmental knee replacement: Midterm clinical outcome

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to explore the midterm clinical outcomes of unicompartmental knee replacement (UKR) for medial knee arthropathy through a minimally invasive approach (MIA). METHODS From January 2006 to June 2010, 442 consecutive patients (485 knees) were included in the study. All patients underwent MIA-UKR with the mobile bearing Oxford phrase III prosthesis. The inci...