Objectives: We assessed the accuracy of an extramedullary guide system for femoral component alignment in TKA. Methods: We retrospectively analysed 87 total knee arthroplasties using a newly developed extramedullary guide system. Results: Correct postoperative coronal plane femoral component, with deviation from neutral alignment by 3° or less, was found in 87% of the study population. The percentages were 100%, 91% and 79% for HKA of 0–3°, 3–10° and >10°respectively. Conclusion: The correct use of the extramedullary guide system allows the restoration of the neutral mechanical axes of the lower limb, especially in cases of limited varus deformity.
Extramedullary femoral alignment system in total knee arthroplasty: Accuracy in relation of severity and different types of varus / Aquili, A.; Cane, P. P.; Fravisini, M.; Farinelli, L.; Procaccini, R.; Gigante, A. P.. - In: JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDICS. - ISSN 0972-978X. - 24:(2021), pp. 86-90. [10.1016/j.jor.2021.02.007]
Extramedullary femoral alignment system in total knee arthroplasty: Accuracy in relation of severity and different types of varus
Aquili A.;Cane P. P.;Farinelli L.;Procaccini R.;Gigante A. P.
2021-01-01
Abstract
Objectives: We assessed the accuracy of an extramedullary guide system for femoral component alignment in TKA. Methods: We retrospectively analysed 87 total knee arthroplasties using a newly developed extramedullary guide system. Results: Correct postoperative coronal plane femoral component, with deviation from neutral alignment by 3° or less, was found in 87% of the study population. The percentages were 100%, 91% and 79% for HKA of 0–3°, 3–10° and >10°respectively. Conclusion: The correct use of the extramedullary guide system allows the restoration of the neutral mechanical axes of the lower limb, especially in cases of limited varus deformity.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
