Rotational alignment of the femoral component in total knee arthroplasty

Ann Transl Med. 2016 Jan;4(1):4. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2305-5839.2015.12.66.

Abstract

We describe here various surgical options to obtain a correct rotational alignment of femoral component in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The correct rotational alignment is the key point to obtain a rectangular balanced flexion gap as well to have a good patellar tracking. For that reason, rotation alignment largely affects postoperative kinematic results particularly during flexion.

Keywords: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA); femoral component rotational alignment; navigation.

Publication types

  • Review