The comparison of femoral component rotation in the total knee arthroplasty

The comparison of femoral component rotation in the total knee arthroplasty

Introduction Background: Optimal femoral component rotation in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is crucial to establish a balanced knee reconstruction. Unbalanced knees can lead to instability, patellofemoral problems, persistent pain, stiffness, and generally poorer outcomes including early failure. T...

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Main Authors: Chmurny M, Krivanek S, Melisik M, Rovnak M, Necas L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2017-12-01
Series:Acta Medica Martiniana
Subjects:
transepicondylar axis
balanced gap technique
rotational alignment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/acm-2017-0014

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