The classic total knee arthroplasty (TKA) mechanical alignment (MA) surgical procedure aspires to consistently establish neutral limb alignment and a coronal joint line perpendicular to the mechanical axis between hip and ankle centers. Soft tissue releases are required to compensate for the non-anatomical joint line that is established. Patient specific surgical procedures restore the knee joint articulating surfaces and joint line to the individual’s previous healthy condition, not necessarily a global normal that is the goal of classic TKA surgery. A patient specific restoration holds the promise of eliminating adjustments to the soft tissue envelope and restoring joint motion that is ‘normal’ for that individual, thereby increasing patient satisfaction.
Does Patient Specific Total Knee Arthroplasty Add Value?
Nov 8, 2019 | Knee