A Computer Navigation System Analysis of the Accuracy of the Extramedullary (Tibial) Alignment Technique in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA).
- Author:
Chee EK
;
Ewe TW
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Extramedullary Tibial Instrumentation;
Total Knee Arthroplasty;
Computer Navigation;
;
- MeSH:
Orthopaedic;
;
;
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2010;4(2):29-33
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
In total knee arthroplasty, mechanical alignment guides have improved the accuracy of implant alignment, but errors are not uncommon. In the present study, an image free computer assisted navigation system was used to analyse the accuracy of an extramedullary (tibial) alignment system, which is based on predetermined, fixed anatomical landmarks. Comparisons were made between two surgeons, with different levels of competency in order to determine if experience affected the accuracy of extramedullary tibial
