Resemblance of Valgus Malalignment of the Distal Tibia in 15-Degree Craniocaudal Radiographs

Purpose. To describe and quantify a radiological phenomenon where the distal tibial plafond appears in valgus malalignment in intra-operative fluoroscopy owing to 15° craniocaudal angulation of the X-ray beam. Methods. The lateral distal tibial angle (LDTA) of 14 male and 9 female skeletally mature...

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Main Authors: John R McArthur, Panos Makrides, David Wainwright
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2013-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901302100315