Imageless Computer Navigation in Total Knee Arthroplasty—The Pitfalls

Autor: Kwok-Hing Chiu, Kin-Wing Cheung, Kwong-Yin Chung
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2011
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Zdroj: Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation, Vol 15, Iss 2, Pp 40-42 (2011)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2210-4917
DOI: 10.1016/j.jotr.2011.04.007
Popis: Correct implant positioning and mechanical alignment are crucial for long-term survival of the total knee prosthesis. Imageless navigation can improve the femoral and tibial component position in the sagittal and coronal planes, as well as the overall lower limb mechanical axis. However, there are pitfalls related to the imageless computer navigation systems in total knee arthroplasty. We need to know these pitfalls and weight against the benefits of this new technology.
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