title: Mechanical, Anatomical, and Kinematic Axis in TKA: Concepts and Practical Applications.
abstract: Successful total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has often been based on the restoration of the knee to neutral alignment postoperatively. Numerous reports have linked malaligned TKA components to increased wear, poor functional outcomes, and failure. There have been many different alignment philosophies and surgical techniques that have been established to attain the goal of proper alignment, which includes such techniques as computerized navigation, and custom cutting guides. In addition, these methods could potentially have the added benefit of leading to improved functional outcomes following total knee arthroplasty. In this report, we have reviewed and analyzed recent reports concerning mechanical, anatomic, and kinematic axis/alignment schemes used in total knee arthroplasty.
authors.affiliation: Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21215, USA.
authors.forename: Jeffrey J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Cherian
authors.forename: Bhaveen H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Kapadia
authors.forename: Samik
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Banerjee
authors.forename: Julio J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Jauregui
authors.forename: Kimona
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Issa
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Mont