title: Total knee arthroplasty using a hybrid navigation technique.
abstract: The use of computer navigation is becoming a well-recognized technical alternative to conventional total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, computer navigation has a substantial learning curve and the use of commercially available navigation systems increases surgical time. In addition, the potential risks associated with the navigation TKA, such as, registration errors, notching of the anterior femoral cortex, oversizing of the femoral component, and overresection must be taken into consideration. On the other hand, conventional techniques are familiar and intuitive to most practicing surgeons, and thus, are easier to perform and are less prone to anterior notching and femoral component oversizing. However, conventional techniques have greater risks of inaccurate and inconsistent component alignment than computer navigation. This paper describes a novel technique that combines computer navigation and conventional TKA.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, New Jersey, USA.
authors: Alvin
authors: A
authors: Ong
authors: Kwang Am
authors: KA
authors: Jung
authors: Fabio
authors: F
authors: Orozco
authors: Lawrence
authors: L
authors: Delasotta
authors: Dong Won
authors: DW
authors: Lee
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