Minimally Invasive Total Knee Arthroplasty with a Subvastus Technique (DVD-video)
Leonard Remia, MD, Editor
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Area of Focus: Hip, Knee & Lower Extremity and Joint Replacement
Demonstrates a subvastus technique for total knee replacement that allows for complete lateralization of the patellofemoral mechanism without violating the quadriceps mechanism or requiring patellar eversion. The exposure is typically performed through a 4- to 5-inch incision and can be applied to most patients, except those with severe deformity or requiring revision surgeries. The author shows how the technique provides excellent visualization without violating the quadriceps mechanism and identifies appropriate candidates for minimal incision TKA.