Analysis of the morphology of the distal femur, and by extension
of the femoral components in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), has
largely been related to the aspect ratio, which represents the width
of the femur. Little is known about variations in trapezoidicity
(i.e. whether the femur is more rectangular or more trapezoidal).
This study aimed to quantify additional morphological characteristics
of the distal femur and identify anatomical features associated
with higher risks of over- or under-sizing of components in TKA. We analysed the shape of 114 arthritic knees at the time of primary
TKA using the pre-operative CT scans. The aspect ratio and trapezoidicity
ratio were quantified, and the post-operative prosthetic overhang
was calculated. We compared the morphological characteristics with
those of 12 TKA models.Aims
Methods
Early mobilisation after arthroplasty of the
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Although the vast majority of patients that undergo
total knee replacement have satisfactory outcomes with a generally
low complication rate, occasionally a patient will be encountered
that has had multiple failed surgeries, and now reaches a crossroad
as to whether limb salvage will be acceptable or not. Cite this article:
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