Pinless Navigation in Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-458792
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.45879

Keuntje-Perka, Sarah ; von Roth, Philipp ; Worlicek, Michael ; Koch, Matthias ; Alt, Volker ; Kaiser, Moritz

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Abstract

Purpose: In contrast to total knee arthroplasty (TKA), unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is a true resurfacing procedure, as none of the ligaments are replaced or released, and the pre-arthritic leg alignment is the major goal. As such, the alignment of the tibial component plays a crucial role in postoperative knee function and long-term survival. Pinless navigation has shown reliable ...