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Oliver Haider1, Tobias Scheidl1, Christian Manuel Sterneder2,3
1Medical University of Vienna, Vienna General Hospital, Vienna, Austria.
Kinematic alignment in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) may lead to progressive varus alignment and instability. This case suggests avoiding excessive varus in TKA to prevent complications like medial plastic wear and lateral soft tissue attenuation.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Biomechanical engineering
- Arthroplasty research
Background:
- Kinematic alignment (KA) is an alternative to mechanical alignment (MA) for total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
- Previous studies indicate no significant functional outcome or early revision rate differences between KA and MA.
- Unrestricted KA may pose risks for long-term alignment stability.
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