Maximizing Tibial Coverage Is Detrimental to Proper Rotational Alignment

• DOI: 10.1007/s11999-013-3047-y
• Publication Date: 2013-05-07T19:27:47Z
• Authors: Stacey Martin; Alex Saurez; Sabir Ismaily; Kashif Ashfaq; Philip Noble; Stephen J. Incavo
• Keywords: Radiography; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Knee Joint; Rotation; Tibia; Humans; Computer Simulation; Range of Motion, Articular; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; Biomechanical Phenomena

Traditionally, the placement of tibial component in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has focused on maximizing coverage surface. However, degree to which maximal affects correct rotational symmetric and asymmetric components not been well defined might represent an implant design issue worthy further inquiry.