Computed tomography scan scout film for measurement of femoral axis in knee replacement.
We conclude that the CT scout film is a more accurate and reproducible method for FAA measurement. The cost difference is minimal and might be expected to lessen as overheads are reduced for the CT scanner.
Farrar
M J
MJ
Harrogate District Hospital, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Newman
R J
RJ
Mawhinney
R R
RR
King
R
R
D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; D005269:Femur / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed