Neutral mechanical alignment is it necessary?

M. M. Allen, M. W. Pagnano

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Abstract

The cause of dissatisfaction following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains elusive. Much attention has been focused on static mechanical alignment as a basis for surgical success and optimising outcomes. More recently, research on both normal and osteoarthritic knees, as well as kinematically aligned TKAs, has suggested that other specific and dynamic factors may be more important than a generic target of 0 ± 3° of a neutral axis. Consideration of these other variables is necessary to understand ideal targets and move beyond generic results.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)81-83
Number of pages3
JournalBone and Joint Journal
Volume98B
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2016
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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