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Modified Loeffler's medial capsulotomy for osteoarthritis of the knee: 20 years' follow-up

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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.

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Dix malades (11 genoux) ont été suivis 20 à 25 années après capsulotomie de Loeffler modifiée. L'âge moyen était de 59±8 années à l'opération. La cotation moyenne du genou (score H.S.S.) était de 59 points avant chirurgie, et de 79 ensuite. Les résultats éloignés de cette opération ont bien été maintenus même sur une période prolongée. C'est une méthode peu invasive pouvant être utilisée chez des patients très agés.

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Ara, Y., Koshino, T., Takagi, T. et al. Modified Loeffler's medial capsulotomy for osteoarthritis of the knee: 20 years' follow-up. International Orthopaedics (SICOT) 24, 327–330 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002640000193

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