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No significant difference in clinical or radiographic outcomes, but patients prefer KA TKA over MA
March 2020
No significant difference in clinical or radiographic outcomes, but patients prefer KA TKA over MA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Computer-Assisted Kinematic and Mechanical Axis Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of Bilateral Simultaneous Surgery.
The Journal of arthroplasty.2020;35(2):443-450Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
The debate between kinematic versus mechanical alignment total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been ongoing, with no clear favourite. Kinematic alignment (KA) relies on attempting to restore patient anatomy, with a "personalized" approach to TKA, often relying on computer navigation, with or without other supplemental technologies such as three-dimensional printing. Mechanical alignment, on the other ...
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