Current concepts in alignment in total knee arthroplasty
T Karasavvidis, CAP Moldenhauer, FS Haddad… - The Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background In an effort to increase satisfaction among total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients,
emphasis has been placed on implant positioning and limb alignment. Traditionally, the aim …
emphasis has been placed on implant positioning and limb alignment. Traditionally, the aim …
[HTML][HTML] Definitions and consequences of current alignment techniques and phenotypes in total knee arthroplasty (TKA)–there is no winner yet
T Karasavvidis, CA Pagan Moldenhauer… - Journal of Experimental …, 2023 - Springer
Dissatisfaction following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been extensively documented
and it was attributed to numerous factors. In recent years, significant focus has been directed …
and it was attributed to numerous factors. In recent years, significant focus has been directed …
Impact of manufacturing on total knee arthroplasty
The factors relating to manufacturing of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) play a role in the
outcomes of TKA. Technological advancements over the years had a major impact on how …
outcomes of TKA. Technological advancements over the years had a major impact on how …
Kinematic alignment results in clinically similar outcomes to mechanical alignment: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Purpose It is unclear whether a difference in functional outcome exists between
kinematically aligned (KA) and mechanically aligned (MA) knee replacements. The aim of …
kinematically aligned (KA) and mechanically aligned (MA) knee replacements. The aim of …
Reoperation, Implant Survival, and Clinical Outcome After Kinematically Aligned Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Concise Clinical Follow-Up at 16 Years
SM Howell, M Akhtar, AJ Nedopil, ML Hull - The Journal of Arthroplasty, 2024 - Elsevier
Background The preceding study reported a 10-year follow-up of 222 kinematically aligned
total knee arthroplasties (TKA) performed in 217 patients in 2007. As 35% of tibial …
total knee arthroplasties (TKA) performed in 217 patients in 2007. As 35% of tibial …
Superiority of kinematic alignment over mechanical alignment in total knee arthroplasty during medium‐to long‐term follow‐up: a meta‐analysis and trial sequential …
G Wang, L Chen, F Luo, J Luo… - Knee Surgery, Sports …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose To compare and determine the reliability and conclusiveness of the medium‐and
long‐term efficacy in terms of patient‐reported outcome measures and the risk of revisions …
long‐term efficacy in terms of patient‐reported outcome measures and the risk of revisions …
[HTML][HTML] Influence of mechanical alignment on functional knee phenotypes and clinical outcomes in primary TKA: a 1-year prospective analysis
D Rak, L Klann, T Heinz, P Anderson, I Stratos… - Journal of Personalized …, 2023 - mdpi.com
In total knee arthroplasty (TKA), functional knee phenotypes are of interest regarding
surgical alignment strategies. Functional knee phenotypes were introduced in 2019 and …
surgical alignment strategies. Functional knee phenotypes were introduced in 2019 and …
Kinematic and mechanical alignments in total knee arthroplasty: A meta-analysis with≥ 1-year follow-up
G Wang, L Chen, J Xu - Journal of Orthopaedic Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Kinematic and mechanical alignment outcomes in total knee arthroplasty
remain controversial. This study compared the clinical and radiological outcomes of total …
remain controversial. This study compared the clinical and radiological outcomes of total …
Ball-in-socket medial conformity with posterior cruciate ligament retention neither limits internal tibial rotation and knee flexion nor lowers clinical outcome scores after …
Purpose For a new tibial insert design with ball-in-socket (B-in-S) medial conformity (MC),
posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) retention, and flat lateral articular surface (B-in-S MC+ …
posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) retention, and flat lateral articular surface (B-in-S MC+ …
[HTML][HTML] Alignment strategy for different types of varus knee with generic instruments: Mechanical alignment or kinematic alignment?
H Lin, Q Cheng, G Li, J Zhao, Q Wang - Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery …, 2023 - Springer
Objective A thorough examination of the available approaches is crucial to comprehensively
understand the variance among the alignment strategies employed in total knee arthroplasty …
understand the variance among the alignment strategies employed in total knee arthroplasty …