Mechanical alignment has been a fundamental tenet of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) since
modern knee replacement surgery was developed in the 1970s. The objective of …

In their work, they did not abandon the primus of mechanical alignment, but rather 25 felt the
need to better clarify how to achieve mechanical alignment. Their principles 26 may actually …

In the last 10 years many studies have questioned if the strive to mechanical align any knee
may pose some problems related to ligament misbalancing that could explain the high rate …

Mechanical alignment (MA) and its tenets have been considered essential for total knee
arthroplasty (TKA) success since they were introduced in 1973. However, over time, there …

Restoring the overall mechanical alignment to neutral has been the gold standard in total
knee arthroplasty since the 1970s. Recently, there has been renewed interest in alternative …

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 …

Numerous reports have linked malaligned total knee arthroplasty (TKA) components with
increased wear, poor functional outcomes, and possibly early failure due to component …

The position in which prostheses are implanted into the host knee is critical to both function
and longevity.“Ideal” alignment goals in all three planes are the subject of much debate. Two …

Many aspects of total knee arthroplasty have changed since its inception. Modern prosthetic
design, better fixation techniques, improved polyethylene wear characteristics and …

Limb alignment in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) influences periarticular soft-tissue tension,
biomechanics through knee flexion, and implant survival. Despite this, there is no uniform …