Trans-patella tendon approach for domed lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty does not increase the risk of patella tendon shortening.

Trans-patella tendon approach for domed lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty does not increase the risk of patella tendon shortening.

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PURPOSE: Shortening of the patella tendon has been noted after total knee arthroplasty and has been associated with diminished functional outcomes. Traumatic and/or ischaemic injury peri-operatively are suggested causes. The Oxford domed lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) requires a ve...

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Main Authors: van Duren, B, Pandit, H, Hamilton, T, Fievez, E, Monk, A, Dodd, C, Murray, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Springer Verlag 2014

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