Minimally invasive posterior knee release
Journal Title: The Journal of Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Management of knee stiffness remains a subject of debate among orthopedic surgeons. There is no gain saying that restoration of knee function greatly improves quality of life. Posterior approach offers an excellent view of underlying causes of knee stiffness. Overall improvement in surgical approach as well as a better understanding of knee anatomy has paved way to minimally invasive surgery. Some authors suggest a posterior release as a complement to knee arthroscopy. The following study reports a significant improvement in knee function after posterior minimally invasive knee arthrolysis. The authors intend by means of the present study and relevant literature to highlight the indications, advantages and limitations of this approach. Methods: Our prospective study involving eight patients presenting knee stiffness in flexion. They are treated by modified minimally invasive Trickey approach. Data was analyzed using IBM software SPSS version 2015. Results: The latest range of motion at follow-up mean was 0.2 to 105 degrees and postoperative Lysholm-Tegner score mean was 88. Conclusion: Our study suggests a safe and effective procedure for posterior knee release and the management of knee stiffness.
Authors and Affiliations
Kevin Parfait Bienvenu Bouhelo-Pam, Espoir Amour Mokoko Louckou, Saeed Abdulrazak, Badarou Chaibou, Mohamed Shimi, Mohamed El Idrissi, Abdelhalim El Ibrahimi, Abdelmajid El Mrini
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