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- Title
High-flexion total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review.
- Authors
Murphy, Michael; Journeaux, Simon; Russell, Trevor
- Abstract
This study is a systematic literature review of outcomes following total knee arthroplasty with implants specifically designed to enable increased knee flexion. English language comparative studies without date restriction were identified through a computerised literature search and bibliography review. Nine studies met the inclusion criteria representing a total of 399 high-flexion knee arthroplasties in 370 patients. Five studies reported greater flexion or range of motion; however, the methodological rigour was questionable with inadequate blinding, flawed participant selection, short follow-up periods and functional outcomes which lacked sensitivity. There was insufficient evidence of improved range of motion or functional performance after high-flexion knee arthroplasty.
- Publication
International orthopaedics, 2009, Vol 33, Issue 4, p887
- ISSN
1432-5195
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00264-009-0774-5