Radiographic measurements in total knee arthroplasty and their role in clinical practice

Abstract

The aim of the study was to present the use of digital sciagraphy and computed tomography for pre- and post-operative measurements in total knee arthroplasty. The authors were interested, in the first place, in the optimal adjustment of femoral component rotation and a valgus angle if extra-articular deformities of the femur and/or the tibia were present.

Keywords

• digital sciagraphy
• computed tomography
• femoral component rotation
• valgus angle
• condylar twist angle
• total knee athroplasty