A technique of staged lateral release to correct patellar tracking in total knee arthroplasty

Optimal patellar tracking and component alignment are important in achieving a well-functioning total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The patella is constrained partly by design of the prosthetic trochlear groove, and patellar tracking is governed by a combination of static and dynamic factors. Maltracking...

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Main Authors: Strachan, R.K., Merican, A.M., Devadasan, B., Maheshwari, R., Amis, A.A.
Format: Article
Published: Elsevier 2009
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