title: Computed tomography scan scout film for measurement of femoral axis in knee replacement.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Harrogate District Hospital, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Farrar
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Newman
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Mawhinney
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: King
mesh_terms: D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; D005269:Femur / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed