Alteration in skin sensation following knee arthroplasty and its impact on kneeling ability: a comparison of three common surgical incisions

摘要

Disturbance in skin sensation is a recognised, often unpleasant consequence of knee replacement for many patients and may affect function especially kneeling. The aim of this study was to compare post-operative changes in skin sensation following total (TKA) and unicompartmental knee (UKA) arthroplasties using three different incision types and its effect on kneeling ability.