Large Osteophyte removal from the posterior femoral condyle significantly improves extension at the time of surgery in a total knee arthroplasty

ConclusionRemoving large osteophytes (Grade 2 and Grade 3) from the posterior femoral compartment can be used as an adjuvant strategy to ensure that intraoperative extension is optimal. However removing small osteophytes (Grade 1) should not be expected to affect extension at the time of surgery in TKA and could increase intra-operative time and morbidity.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research