
Arthroplasty
TKA performed with computer navigation more precise than conventional methods
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007 Feb;89(2):236-4360 patients with primary arthritis of the knee were enrolled in this study to examine the effectiveness of a computer assisted total knee arthroplasty as compared to a conventional surgical method, in regards to component alignment and the precision of implantation. The results at 6 months indicated that computer-assisted implantation during total knee replacement improved the frontal and sagittal alignment of the femoral component. These improvements, however, were not observed for the tibial component.
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