Journal
KNEE
Volume 23, Issue 1, Pages 137-143Publisher
ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2015.07.009
Keywords
Computer-assisted surgery; Computed tomography; Alignment; Mismatch; TKA
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- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute
- Zimmer Inc.
- Smith Nephew
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Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the degree of mismatch between intraoperative navigation data using imageless computer navigation and post-operative CT scan measurements with respect to bone cuts, component and limb alignment during TKA. Methods: Intraoperative navigation data including bone cut verification and overall limb alignment during TKA was compared to postoperative CT measurements of component and limb alignment according to the Perth protocol. The proportion of cases with mismatch between navigation and CT measurements at two and three degree thresholds was identified. Results: In a total sample of 50 primary TKAs, 20% of cases showed a mismatch of more than two degrees between navigation and CT obtained measurements for coronal femoral alignment, 42% for femoral rotation, 16% for tibial component coronal alignment and 32% for overall limb alignment. Conclusion: Mismatch between intraoperative navigation data and postoperative CT measurements suggests that postoperative CT scan alignment data should be interpreted with caution. A surgeon should consider a multitude of factors when analysing component and limb alignment postoperatively. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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