Can Component Size in Total Knee Arthroplasty Be Predicted Preoperatively? —An Analysis of Patient Characteristics

Conclusion A patient's shoe size demonstrates a strong correlation to the TKA implant size, and when combined with standard demographic variables the predictive reliability is further increased. Here, we present a predictive model for implant sizing based solely on easily attainable demographic variables, that will be useful for preoperative planning to improve surgical efficiency.
Level of Evidence II, Diagnostic. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Knee Surgery - July 12, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Naylor, Brandon H. Butler, Justin T. Kuczynski, Bozena Bohm, Andrew R. Scuderi, Giles R. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research