Is achieving high flexion necessary for satisfaction after total knee arthroplasty in Indian patients ?

Conclusions: Ability to perform H-F activities after TKA is not a necessary prerequisite for satisfaction in Indian patients. Implant designs allowing H-F should be used in a selected group of patients with good preoperative knee flexion and specific requirements.

Source: Indian Journal of Orthopaedics - February 22, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ashutosh Purushottam Mavalankar Shubha Rani Source Type: research