The immediate post-operative radiograph is an unreliable measure of coronal plane alignment in total knee replacement.

The immediate post-operative radiograph is an unreliable measure of coronal plane alignment in total knee replacement.

Background - Restoration of a neutral mechanical axis is a primary goal of total knee replacement (TKR). A mechanical axis within three degrees of neutral has been correlated with improved implant longevity, function and patient satisfaction. We hypothesise that the immediate post-operative radiogr...

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Main Authors: Joshua ePetterwood, Michelle M Dowsey, Daevyd eRodda, Peter F. Choong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
Subjects:
Knee
Alignment
Long-Leg Radiographs
knee replacement
Mechanical Axis
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fsurg.2014.00035/full

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