Effect of alignment of the medial tibial plateau and x-ray beam on apparent progression of osteoarthritis in the standing anterioposterior knee radiograph. Arthritis Rheum 2001;44:1786-94.Mazzuca SA, Brandt KD, Dieppe PA, Doherty M, Katz BP, Lane KA. Effect of alignment of the medial tibial...
Diagnostic x-rayKnee jointBone diseaseOsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis knee•AP/PA radiographic knee projections are comparable for most clinical indications.•PA knee projection is better in visualizing joint space/tibial spines.•PA projection is more standardized if used with a positioning frame.•Use...
X-RayKnee arthroplastyPatient-specific instrumentationMechanical alignmentAchieving precise postoperative alignment is critical for the long-term success of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Long-leg standing radiograph (LLR) at 6 weeks post-op is the gold standard for assessing alignment, but its reliance...