A curative operation for extra-articular ankylosis of knee.

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1990-05-01
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For the extra-articular ankylosis of knee a new surgical operation has been described, which is a simple technique by which the adhesion of the quadriceps femoris is released from the shaft of femur (corrective release operation). Operative result in 5 cases has been also described. All these patients showed satisfactory improvement of the flexion movement of the knee following this surgical procedure.
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Chakrabarty RP, Chakrabarty S. A curative operation for extra-articular ankylosis of knee. Journal of the Indian Medical Association. 1990 May; 88(5): 133-5
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/100130
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