Functional alignment achieves a more balanced total knee arthroplasty than either mechanical alignment or kinematic alignment prior to soft tissue releases

ConclusionFunctional alignment more consistently achieves a balanced total knee arthroplasty than either mechanical alignment or kinematic alignment prior to undertaking soft tissue release. Utilising an individualised KA plan allows FA to best achieve the stated goals of maintaining joint line plane and obliquity.Level of evidenceLevel III: retrospective cohort study.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research