The "Minimally Invasive Knee Arthroplasty" Is One Type of Surgical

question 17

Multiple Choice

The "minimally invasive knee arthroplasty" is one type of surgical approach for performing TKA.When the surgeon chooses this approach, it is because:

• A)It is easier to perform and therefore is the choice of the less-experienced surgeon.
• B)The incidence of intraoperative complications is lower.
• C)It is an arthroscopic procedure, so the rehabilitation is shorter.
• D)It is less disruptive to the soft tissue, with increased rate of postoperative recovery and less postoperative pain.

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