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2020 Jan


J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev


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Controversial Topics in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A 5-Year Update (Part 1).

Authors

van der Merwe J M, Mastel M S
J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2020 Jan; 4(1):e1900047.
PMID: 32672726.

Abstract

This review article examines updates to the literature during the past 5 years on numerous topics related to total knee arthroplasty which were felt to have ongoing controversy. These include the use of peripheral nerve blocks and local infiltrative analgesia, intrathecal morphine, patellar resurfacing, and bearing designs.