Is single-radius design better for quadriceps recovery in total knee arthroplasty?

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Purpose: Although single-radius (SR) designs have a theoretical advantage in quadriceps recovery following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), there has been a paucity of objective evaluation studies. Materials and Methods: One hundred and twenty minimally invasive TKAs were prospectively randomized by a single surgeon into 2 groups: SR design TKA group and multi-radius design TKA group. Quadriceps force and power were assessed using a dynamometer, and clinical data were investigated preoperatively and 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year postoperatively. Results: There were no differences between two groups in quadriceps recovery and clinical results throughout the follow-up period. Furthermore, the proportion of patients whose postoperative quadriceps force and power reached preoperative level was similar in both groups. Conclusions: Femoral component design itself would not significantly influence quadriceps recovery after TKA.

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Kim, D. H., Kim, D. K., Lee, S. H., Kim, K. I., & Bae, D. K. (2015). Is single-radius design better for quadriceps recovery in total knee arthroplasty? Knee Surgery and Related Research, 27(4), 240–246. https://doi.org/10.5792/ksrr.2015.27.4.240

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