Femoral component alignment with a new extramedullary femoral cutting guide technique

Conclusion: The EM-guided method for femoral bone cutting using PACS films in TKA is as good as the IM method. The additional advantages of less injury to the bone and less fat emboli load to the cardiopulmonary system with the EM method makes it an attractive choice for routine, especially in the elderly and/or simultaneous bilateral, TKA in hospitals without modern computer-assisted navigation systems.
Source: Indian Journal of Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research