Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 26, 2026

Three-Dimensional Preoperative Virtual Planning in Derotational Proximal Femoral Osteotomy

Three-Dimensional Preoperative Virtual Planning in Derotational Proximal Femoral Osteotomy

Published on: February 17, 2023

[Rotational alignment in total knee arthroplasty].

Wen-jie Weng¹, Hua-shan Zhang, Feng Wang

¹Department of Joint Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing 210008, Jiangxu, China. Wengwenjie@medmail.com.cn

Zhongguo Gu Shang = China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

|December 25, 2008

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

Knee Joint

Knee Joint

The knee joint is the most complicated joint in the body. It consists of three articulations– two tibiofemoral and one patellofemoral. As is characteristic of synovial joints, the knee joint has a thin articular capsule that partially surrounds this joint cavity. Additionally, several ligaments, muscles, and cartilaginous structures support the movement of the knee.
A total of seven ligaments support the knee joint. The patellar ligament, which is also attached to the quadriceps femoris group...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Experimental study on targeted methotrexate delivery to the rabbit brain via magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused ultrasound.

Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine·2009

Same author

Comparison of lung scintigraphy with multi-slice spiral computed tomography in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.

Clinical nuclear medicine·2009

Same author

[Analysis on the characters of injuries in body surface and deduction of injury-causing instruments in 146 cases].

Fa yi xue za zhi·2009

Same author

Impact of ketone and amino on the inner shell of guanine.

Journal of synchrotron radiation·2009

Same author

Actin turnover is required for myosin-dependent mitochondrial movements in Arabidopsis root hairs.

PloS one·2009

Same author

Direct observation of a widely tunable bandgap in bilayer graphene.

Nature·2009

Proper rotational alignment of the femoral component in total knee arthroplasty is crucial. Correct alignment helps prevent common patellofemoral complications and improves patient outcomes after surgery.

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Patellofemoral complications represent the most frequent issues following total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
The rotational alignment of the femoral component is a significant surgical factor influencing these complications.

Purpose of the Study:

To emphasize the critical role of femoral component rotational alignment in TKA.
To highlight the association between rotational alignment and patellofemoral complication rates.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on TKA complications.
Analysis of surgical techniques focusing on femoral component placement.

Main Results:

Rotational malalignment is directly linked to an increased incidence of patellofemoral complications.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 26, 2026

Three-Dimensional Preoperative Virtual Planning in Derotational Proximal Femoral Osteotomy

Three-Dimensional Preoperative Virtual Planning in Derotational Proximal Femoral Osteotomy

Published on: February 17, 2023

Optimal rotational alignment is essential for successful TKA clinical outcomes.

Conclusions:

Accurate rotational alignment of the femoral component is paramount for minimizing patellofemoral issues post-TKA.
Surgical precision in component alignment directly impacts long-term patient satisfaction and functional recovery.