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Femoral Component Rotation Essay

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Background: Correct rotational alignment of the femoral component is considered a prerequisite for good knee function and long prosthetic survival after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Many studies have aimed to find the best method for rotational alignment, but only a few have compared the results with the supposed gold standard on postoperative computer tomography (CT). Furthermore, many previously described methods for rotational alignment of the femoral component require additional preoperative CT-scans or x-rays and/or special intraoperative alignment jigs. Objectives: 1) To estimate the accuracy and precision of a new method, the clinical rotation axis (CRA) method; 2) To investigate the association between femoral component rotation and functional outcome at 3 years follow up. Study Design & Methods: In this prospective cohort study 80 knees were operated with a posterior …show more content…

The mean (95% CI) rotational deviation of the femoral component from the CTsTEA was 0.2° (-0.15°-0.55°). The standard deviation (95% CI) was 1.58° (1.36°-1.85°) and the range was from 3.7° internal rotation to 3.7° external rotation. No statistically significant association was found between femoral component rotation and KOOS, OKS and VAS. Conclusions: The CRA-method demonstrated a high degree of accuracy and precision compared to previously described techniques, and the fact that no association was found between the degree of mal-rotation and functional outcome strengthens the assumption that the CRA-method is a safe technique for intraoperative estimation of femoral component rotation. But, because only three knees were mal rotated more than 3° the effect of more mal-rotation cannot be judged in this study. The CRA-method for rotational alignment of the femoral component in TKA is accurate and precise, and there is no need for special instruments or additional preoperative

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