Do small changes in rotation affect measurements of lower extremity limb alignment?

Do small changes in rotation affect measurements of lower extremity limb alignment?

Abstract Background The alignment of the lower extremity has important implications in the development of knee arthritis. The effect of incremental rotations of the limb on common parameters of alignment has not been studied. The purpose of the study was to (1) determine the standardized neutral pos...

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Main Authors: Amir A. Jamali, John P. Meehan, Nathan M. Moroski, Matthew J. Anderson, Ramit Lamba, Carol Parise
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Alignment
Lower extremity
Osteotomy
Rotation
Constitutional varus
Total knee replacement
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-017-0571-6

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