Abstract
Dissatisfaction following total knee arthroplasty is a well-documented phenomenon. Although many factors have been implicated, including modifiable and nonmodifiable patient factors, emphasis over the past decade has been on implant alignment and stability as both a cause of, and a solution to, this problem. Several alignment targets have evolved with a proliferation of techniques following the introduction of computer and robotic-assisted surgery. Mechanical alignment targets may achieve mechanically-sound alignment while ignoring the soft tissue envelope; kinematic alignment respects the soft tissue envelope while ignoring the mechanical environment. Functional alignment is proposed as a hybrid technique to allow mechanically-sound, soft tissue-friendly alignment targets to be identified and achieved.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 276-279 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Bone and Joint Journal |
Volume | 102 B |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2020 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine