This study will show whether Tri-Vector method can ensure more extensive visual field and conduct the precise surgery when compared with Mini Mid-Vastus method by conducting 2 types of skin incision approach, Tri-Vector for 36 patients or Mini-Mid Vastus for 36 patients in Vanguard PS artificial knee joint total replacement observational period before and during surgery.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
72
Tri-Vector Approach retains the majority of 3 vectors of quadriceps.
Mini Mid-Vastus Approach
National Hospital Organization, Osaka National Hospital
Osaka, Japan
Force from femoral and tibial side to retract and bring visual field into view
Time frame: intraoperatively
Incision length
Time frame: intraoperatively
Visual determination of the extension and flexion gap
Time frame: intraoperatively
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