[HTML][HTML] Alignment options for total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review
In spite of improvements in implant designs and surgical precision, functional outcomes of
mechanically aligned total knee arthroplasty (MA TKA) have plateaued. This suggests …
mechanically aligned total knee arthroplasty (MA TKA) have plateaued. This suggests …
[HTML][HTML] Personalized alignment in total knee arthroplasty: current concepts
Traditionally in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), a post-operative neutral alignment was the
gold standard. This principle has been contested as functional outcomes were found to be …
gold standard. This principle has been contested as functional outcomes were found to be …
[HTML][HTML] Coronal plane alignment of the knee (CPAK) classification: a new system for describing knee phenotypes
SJ MacDessi, W Griffiths-Jones, IA Harris… - The bone & joint …, 2021 - boneandjoint.org.uk
Aims A comprehensive classification for coronal lower limb alignment with predictive
capabilities for knee balance would be beneficial in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This paper …
capabilities for knee balance would be beneficial in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This paper …
Functional knee phenotypes: a novel classification for phenotyping the coronal lower limb alignment based on the native alignment in young non-osteoarthritic …
MT Hirschmann, LB Moser, F Amsler… - Knee Surgery, Sports …, 2019 - Springer
Purpose The currently used system to classify the lower limb alignment (neutral, varus,
valgus) does not consider the orientation of the joint line or its relationship to the overall …
valgus) does not consider the orientation of the joint line or its relationship to the overall …
Implant survival and function ten years after kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty
SM Howell, TJ Shelton, ML Hull - The Journal of arthroplasty, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Alignment in the varus or valgus outlier range of the tibial component, knee,
and limb might adversely affect the long-term results of kinematically aligned total knee …
and limb might adversely affect the long-term results of kinematically aligned total knee …
The language of knee alignment: updated definitions and considerations for reporting outcomes in total knee arthroplasty
SJ MacDessi, S Oussedik, MP Abdel… - The bone & joint …, 2023 - boneandjoint.org.uk
Orthopaedic surgeons are currently faced with an overwhelming number of choices
surrounding total knee arthroplasty (TKA), not only with the latest technologies and …
surrounding total knee arthroplasty (TKA), not only with the latest technologies and …
Higher satisfaction after total knee arthroplasty using restricted inverse kinematic alignment compared to adjusted mechanical alignment
P Winnock de Grave, T Luyckx, K Claeys… - Knee Surgery …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose Various alignment philosophies for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have been
described, all striving to achieve excellent long‐term implant survival and good functional …
described, all striving to achieve excellent long‐term implant survival and good functional …
[HTML][HTML] Restricted kinematic alignment, the fundamentals, and clinical applications
Introduction: After a better understanding of normal knee anatomy and physiology, the
Kinematic Alignment (KA) technique was introduced to improve clinical outcomes of total …
Kinematic Alignment (KA) technique was introduced to improve clinical outcomes of total …
Kinematic alignment in total knee arthroplasty better reproduces normal gait than mechanical alignment
Purpose Kinematic alignment technique for TKA aims to restore the individual knee anatomy
and ligament tension, to restore native knee kinematics. The aim of this study was to …
and ligament tension, to restore native knee kinematics. The aim of this study was to …
Gender-specific distribution of knee morphology according to CPAK and functional phenotype classification: analysis of 8739 osteoarthritic knees prior to total knee …
S Huber, JA Mitterer, SM Vallant, S Simon… - Knee Surgery, Sports …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose Osteoarthritis of the knee is commonly associated with malalignment of the lower
limb. Recent classifications, as the Coronal Plane Alignment of the Knee (CPAK) and …
limb. Recent classifications, as the Coronal Plane Alignment of the Knee (CPAK) and …