Influence of axial limb rotation on radiographic lower limb alignment: a systematic review

MD Ahrend, H Baumgartner, C Ihle, T Histing… - Archives of Orthopaedic …, 2022 - Springer
Introduction The influence of limb malrotation on long-leg radiographs (LLR) is frequently
discussed in literature. This systematic review aimed to describe the influence of limb …

Lower limb deformity analysis and the planning of an osteotomy

S Schröter, DW Elson, A Ateschrang… - The journal of knee …, 2017 - thieme-connect.com
This review article provides an overview of lower limb deformity analysis. A brief history and
radiographic standards are presented. Deformity analysis is considered in the frontal …

The joint line convergence angle (JLCA) correlates with intra-articular arthritis

A Mabrouk, JS An, L Glauco, C Jacque, K Kley… - Knee Surgery, Sports …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose Knees with unicompartmental varus osteoarthritis (OA) usually display a
combination of tibiofemoral bony deformity and increased joint line convergence angle …

Inter-observer and intra-observer reliability of mechanical axis alignment before and after total knee arthroplasty using long leg radiographs

A Bowman, M Shunmugam, AR Watts, DC Bramwell… - The Knee, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Long leg radiographs (LLRs) are commonly performed for assessment
of mechanical alignment and operative planning in patients undergoing total knee …

Presence of rotational errors in long leg radiographs after total knee arthroplasty and impact on measured lower limb and component alignment

G Maderbacher, C Baier, A Benditz, F Wagner… - International …, 2017 - Springer
Purpose Rotation of the lower limb in weight bearing long leg radiographs has a great
impact on measured component and lower limb alignment parameters. We asked which …

Comparison of weight-bearing full-length radiographs and computed-tomography-scan-based three-dimensional models in the assessment of knee joint coronal …

VJ León-Muñoz, M López-López, F Martínez-Martínez… - The Knee, 2020 - Elsevier
Background The aim of the study was to determine any discrepancies among preoperative
full-leg standing radiographs (LLR) and supine non-weight-bearing computed tomography …

Improving the accuracy of patient positioning for long-leg radiographs using a Taylor Spatial Frame mounted rotation rod

MD Ahrend, F Finger, L Grünwald, G Keller… - Archives of Orthopaedic …, 2021 - Springer
Introduction Long-leg radiographs are used to plan and supervise the correction of bone
deformity in patients treated with the Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF). Often radiographs are …

[HTML][HTML] The need for a standardized whole leg radiograph guideline: the effects of knee flexion, leg rotation, and X-ray beam height

HC Nguyen, WP Gielis, N van Egmond… - Journal of Cartilage & …, 2021 - Elsevier
Introduction Lower limb malalignment is a major risk factor for knee osteoarthritis (OA) and is
mainly diagnosed using the Hip Knee Ankle Angle (HKA). Therefore, accurate HKA …

Lateral tibial intercondylar eminence is a reliable reference for alignment correction in high tibial osteotomy

X Jiang, B Li, K Xie, S Ai, X Hu, L Gao… - Knee Surgery …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose The purpose of the study is to determine whether the lateral tibial intercondylar
eminence (LTIE) is a reliable reference for alignment correction in high tibial osteotomy …

Long bone fracture reduction and deformity correction using the hexapod external fixator with a new method: a feasible study and preliminary results

Y Liu, H Li, J Liu, X Zhang, M Yushan, Z Liu… - BMC Musculoskeletal …, 2021 - Springer
Background The hexapod external fixator (HEF), such as the Taylor spatial frame (TSF),
offering the ability of multidirectional deformities correction without changing the structure …