Revisiting the tibial crest as reference for the mechanical alignment of the tibial component in total knee arthroplasty: a cadaveric study on Caucasian tibiae

ConclusionThe TC of Caucasian subjects exhibits a marked variability in its course and relationship with the MA. Unlike the TC in Asian subjects, the TC of Caucasians cannot be considered an accurate anatomical reference to guide the coronal alignment of the tibial component in TKA.
Source: Musculoskeletal Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research