ArticleArthroplasty today2025
The Low Mini-Midvastus Approach for Minimally Invasive Total Knee Arthroplasty.
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Abstract
The low mini-midvastus approach is a refinement of minimally invasive techniques in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This technique involves making a precise muscle-splitting incision along the vastus medialis obliquus, retaining a 1-cm wide inferomedial cuff of the muscle belly, preserving the extensor mechanism while maintaining sufficient surgical exposure. We hypothesize that the low mini-midvastus approach minimizes postoperative pain, accelerates recovery, and enhances patient satisfaction by optimizing vastus medialis obliquus integrity. It is suitable for primary TKA and adaptable to challenging anatomical variations. In this study, we describe our surgical technique and experience with such an approach for conventional primary TKA that represents a refinement of the midvastus spectrum that prioritizes muscle preservation while maintaining adequate exposure.
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