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Regazzoni P, Giannoudis PV, Lambert S, Fernandez A, Perren SM. The ICUC ® app: Can it pave the way for quality control and transparency in medicine? Injury 2017; 48:1101-1103. [PMID: 28506432 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2017.04.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Kashyap SN, Van Ommeren JW, Shankar S. Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Learning Curve. Surg Innov 2008; 16:55-62. [DOI: 10.1177/1553350609331396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Clinical experience of learning a new technique of minimally surgery for total knee arthroplasty is presented. Close monitoring of the technique, pitfalls, learning tips, and tricks are discussed. A “learning phase” is identified as approximately 10 months or 21 knee replacements using minimally invasive technique. It took 50 operations before the surgical time equaled the open technique. There was no incidence of increased complications during the learning phase. Functional results such as stair climbing, walking distance, and walking with aids was significantly better after minimally invasive technique than after standard technique.
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