Accurate determination of post-operative 3D component positioning in total knee arthroplasty: the AURORA protocol

Accurate determination of post-operative 3D component positioning in total knee arthroplasty: the AURORA protocol

Abstract Background Successful component alignment is a major metric of success in total knee arthroplasty. Component translational placement, however, is less well reported despite being shown to affect patient outcomes. CT scans and planar X-rays are routinely used to report alignment but do not r...

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Main Authors: Edgar A Wakelin, Linda Tran, Joshua G Twiggs, Willy Theodore, Justin P Roe, Michael I Solomon, Brett A Fritsch, Brad P Miles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Registration
CT scan
Total knee arthroplasty
Alignment
Reliability
Reproducibility
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0957-0

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