Impact of Axial Component Alignment in Total Knee Arthroplasty on Lower Limb Rotational Alignment: An In Vitro Study

In conclusion, the present results suggest that axial component alignment significantly affects lower limb rotational alignment. However, its clinical impact on forefoot progression, Q-angle, the patella, collateral, and cruciate ligaments, and surrounding soft tissues has to be clarified in further clinical and biomechanical studies. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Knee Surgery - September 18, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Maderbacher, Guenther Baier, Clemens Springorum, Hans-Robert Maderbacher, Hermann Birkenbach, Anne-Maria Benditz, Achim Grifka, Joachim Keshmiri, Armin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research