16 May 2026 : Clinical Research
Comparison of Subvastus and Medial Parapatellar Approaches in Total Knee Arthroplasty for Patients Aged Over 75 Years: Implications for Postoperative Rehabilitation and Early Mobilization
Serhat Gürbüz
ABE 1*, Gökhan Pehlivanoğlu C 1, Niyazi İğde D 1, Ahmet Keskin F 1, Mustafa Buğra Ayaz CD 1, Bülent Karslıoğlu E 2
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952375
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952375
Table 2 Primary outcomes of the study groups.
| Parameter | SV group | MP group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to SLR (days) | 1.7±0.6 | 3.4±1.1 | * |
| Knee ROM at 1 week | 94±7 | 79±9 | ** |
| VAS Pain Scores at day 3 | 4.0±1.0 | 6.0±1.3 | * |
| SLR – straight leg raise; ROM – range of motion; VAS – Visual Analog Score; SV – subvastus; MP – medial parapatellar. | |||