Better short-term function after unicompartmental compared to total knee arthroplasty

Abstract Background Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is an established treatment option for patients with unicompartmental osteoarthritis (OA). However, strict patient selection is crucial for its success. The proposed advantages include nearly natural knee kinematics, faster rehabilitation...

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Main Authors: Eric Tille, Franziska Beyer, Kai Auerbach, Marco Tinius, Jörg Lützner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04185-w