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01-12-2011 | Technical Note
Total knee arthroplasty using a hybrid navigation technique
Authors:
Alvin Ong, Kwang Am Jung, Fabio Orozco, Lawrence Delasotta, Dong Won Lee
Published in:
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Issue 1/2011
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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.