Restricted kinematic alignment achieves similar relative lateral laxity and greater joint line obliquity compared to gap balancing TKA.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare ligament balance and laxity profiles achieved throughout flexion in restricted kinematic alignment (rKA) and gap balancing (GB). rKA and GB both aim to improve soft tissue balance and reduce ligament releases in total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Methods: One surgeon performed 68 rKA, another performed 73 GB TKAs using the same CR implant and robotic system.

Initial Experience with the NAVIO Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Replacement-Coronal Alignment Accuracy and the Learning Curve.

One of the primary aim of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is restoration of the mechanical axis of the lower limb. Maintenance of the mechanical axis within 3 degrees of neutral has been shown to result in improved clinical results and implant longevity. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of this robotic-assisted system in coronal plane component positioning in TKA.

Extension Casting For Both-Bone Forearm Fractures In Children.

Paediatric forearm fractures are commonly treated with closed reduction and cast immobilization. Determining the best way to cast these fractures during the initial presentation may prevent the need for re-manipulation . An analysis of casting technique for all patients under eighteen years of age treated with closed reduction and cast immobilization for both-bone fractures of the forearm at a regional tertiary referral hospital over 7 years was undertaken.