title: Modified Loeffler's medial capsulotomy for osteoarthritis of the knee: 20 years' follow-up.
abstract: We reviewed 11 knees in ten patients at a mean follow-up of 23 years after a modified Loeffler's medial capsulotomy for osteoarthritis of the knee. The mean age was 59+/-8 years at surgery. The mean knee score (Hospital for Special Surgery) was 59 points before surgery and 79 points at follow-up. The long-term results of this operation were thus maintained over a prolonged period. This is a relatively simple procedure, which may be performed in the elderly, with satisfactory long-term results.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, Japan. pingure@zk9.so-net.ne.jp
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authors: Ara
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authors: Koshino
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authors: Takagi
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authors: Saito
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D020370:Osteoarthritis, Knee / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome