The Knee
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A randomised controlled trial investigating the effect of posterior capsular stripping on knee flexion and range of motion in patients undergoing primary knee arthroplasty.
Increasing knee flexion following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has become an important outcome measure. Surgical technique is one factor that can influence knee motion. In this study, it was hypothesised that stripping of the posterior knee capsule could improve flexion and range of motion (ROM) following TKA. ⋯ There were no significant difference in the rate of complications. Posterior capsular stripping causes a transient increase in flexion that does not persist post-operatively. We do not recommend routine stripping of the posterior knee capsule in patients undergoing TKA.