title: Rotational alignment of the femoral component in total knee arthroplasty.
abstract: We describe here various surgical options to obtain a correct rotational alignment of femoral component in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The correct rotational alignment is the key point to obtain a rectangular balanced flexion gap as well to have a good patellar tracking. For that reason, rotation alignment largely affects postoperative kinematic results particularly during flexion.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Papa Giovanni XXIII Bergamo, Piazza O.M.S. 1, 21127 Bergamo, Italy.
authors: Claudio Carlo
authors: CC
authors: Castelli
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Papa Giovanni XXIII Bergamo, Piazza O.M.S. 1, 21127 Bergamo, Italy.
authors: Daniele Antonio
authors: DA
authors: Falvo
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Papa Giovanni XXIII Bergamo, Piazza O.M.S. 1, 21127 Bergamo, Italy.
authors: Mario Luigi
authors: ML
authors: Iapicca
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Papa Giovanni XXIII Bergamo, Piazza O.M.S. 1, 21127 Bergamo, Italy.
authors: Valerio
authors: V
authors: Gotti
keywords: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA); femoral component rotational alignment; navigation