What you need to know about kinematic alignment for total knee arthroplasty - 07/02/21

Abstract |
This lecture outlines the various alignment philosophies for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). It is logical that our desire to improve clinical outcomes for TKA involves a more personalized and physiological implantation process that preserves each patient's anatomical features. We will take a deep dive into the kinematic alignment concept by describing its rationale, surgical steps and results. Kinematic implantation of TKA can be done reliably at a low cost and appears to achieve acceptable implant biomechanics. While its short-term clinical results are encouraging, it must be evaluated further. The thresholds for acceptable alignment (indications for restricted kinematic alignment) still need to be specified.
Level of evidence |
V; Expert opinion.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Total knee arthroplasty, Kinematic alignment, Mechanical alignment, Surgical technique, Physiological implantation, Robotics
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Vol 107 - N° 1S
Article 102773- février 2021 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.