Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 16, Issue 3 , Pages 177-185, July 2006

Minimally Invasive Quadriceps-Sparing Cruciate-Retaining Total Knee Arthroplasty

  • Richard A. Berger, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Richard A. Berger, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, 1725 West Harrison Street, Suite 1063, Chicago, IL 60612
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  • Carl A. Deirmengian, MD

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush Medical College, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, IL.

The extensor mechanism is a functional unit consisting of the quadriceps muscle, quadriceps tendon, the patella, and patellar tendon. Weakness or dysfunction of the extensor mechanism significantly compromises the function of both the native and replaced knee. Considering the importance of the extensor unit to the function and recovery of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty, a variety of surgical techniques have been introduced to limit injury to the extensor mechanism.

Keywords:  minimally invasive knee replacement , quadriceps-sparing TKA

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PII: S1048-6666(06)00054-1

doi:10.1053/j.oto.2006.06.001

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 16, Issue 3 , Pages 177-185, July 2006

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