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KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
Volume 16, Issue 1, Pages 44-50Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s00167-007-0399-4
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osteoarthritis; total knee replacement; computer-assisted surgery; navigation; leg alignment
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Restoration of the mechanical leg axis and component positioning are crucial factors affecting long-term results in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). In a prospective study, 1,000 patients were operated on either using a CT-free navigation system or the conventional jig-based technique. Leg alignment and component orientation were determined on postoperative X-rays. The mechanical leg axis was significantly better in the computer-assisted group (95%, within +/- 3 degrees varus/valgus) compared to the conventional group (74%, within +/- 3 degrees varus/valgus) (P < 0.001). On average, the operating time was increased by 8 min in the computer-assisted group. No significant differences were seen between senior and younger surgeons regarding postoperative leg alignment and operating time. Computer-assisted TKA leads to a more accurate restoration of leg alignment and component orientation compared to the conventional jig-based technique. Potential benefits in long-term outcome and functional improvement require further investigation.
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