Effect of medial collateral ligament release and osteophyte resection on medial laxity in total knee arthroplasty

ConclusionThe medial laxity during MST-TKA increased significantly more after dMCL release and osteophyte resection than after just dMCL release at full extension and 30 ° flexion, and it was, therefore, considered that osteophyte resection is a key procedure for a successful MST-TKA.Level of evidenceLevel II, therapeutic prospective cohort study.

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Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - September 1, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research