The MSV approach ranked better concerning clinical scores ( the lowest visual analogic scale , the higher KSS and KSFS ) and functional outcomes ( the shortest straight leg raise , the greatest degree of flexion and range of motion ) .
Concerning perioperative data , the MSV evidence d the shortest hospital stay , while the MPP the shortest surgical duration and lowest estimated blood loss .
According to the main findings of the present study , the mini-subvastus approach for total knee arthroplasty demonstrated superior overall compared to the other approaches .
Alternatives to the classical medial parapatellar ( MPP ) approach for total knee arthroplasty ( TKA ) include the mini-medial parapatellar ( MMPP ) , mini-subvastus ( MSV ) , mini-midvastus ( MMV ) and quadriceps-sparing ( QS ) approaches .
The best approach has been not fully clarified .
The purpose of the present study was to conduct a Bayesian network meta- analysis comparing these approaches .
Approach to Total Knee Replacement: A Randomized Double Blind Study between Medial Parapatellar and Midvastus Approach in the Early Postoperative Period in Asian Population
& NA ; The purpose of this r and omized study was to compare clinical and surgical outcomes of total knee replacements ( TKRs ) in the early postoperative period using midvastus approach versus medial parapatellar approach in Asian population in a double blind manner . Forty‐two knees each were operated using midvastus approach and the medial parapatellar approach .  Clinical parameters that were evaluated included Knee Society score ( KSS ) ; knee pain using visual analogue scale ( VAS ) on day 1 , 1 week , and 1 month ; time required to straight leg raise ( SLR ) ; patellar tracking ; mean extensor lag at 1 week and 1 month ; and time of discharge from the hospital . Surgical parameters that were evaluated included tourniquet time , incidence of lateral retinacular release , estimated blood loss , and any complications during the surgery . KSS at 1 week and 1 month postoperatively were significantly higher in the midvastus group as compared with medial parapatellar group ; though similar at 3 months , 6 months , and 1 year . The patients in midvastus group required fewer number of lateral retinacular releases ; achieved SLR earlier ; had less mean extensor lag at 1 week ; had less mean VAS score at day 1 , 1 week , and 1 month ; and had shorter hospital stay . There was no significant difference in the mean tourniquet time and estimated blood loss . One patient had patellar maltracking in the medial parapatellar group as compared with none in midvastus group . Midvastus approach to TKR results in quicker functional recovery with early discharge and rehabilitation in the Asian population as compared with medial parapatellar approach
The MSV approach ranked better concerning clinical scores ( the lowest visual analogic scale , the higher KSS and KSFS ) and functional outcomes ( the shortest straight leg raise , the greatest degree of flexion and range of motion ) .
Concerning perioperative data , the MSV evidence d the shortest hospital stay , while the MPP the shortest surgical duration and lowest estimated blood loss .
According to the main findings of the present study , the mini-subvastus approach for total knee arthroplasty demonstrated superior overall compared to the other approaches .
Alternatives to the classical medial parapatellar ( MPP ) approach for total knee arthroplasty ( TKA ) include the mini-medial parapatellar ( MMPP ) , mini-subvastus ( MSV ) , mini-midvastus ( MMV ) and quadriceps-sparing ( QS ) approaches .
The best approach has been not fully clarified .
The purpose of the present study was to conduct a Bayesian network meta- analysis comparing these approaches .