Kinematic Alignment May Reduce Opioid Consumption and Length of Stay Compared to Mechanically Aligned Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Brandon E LungMegan R DonnellyMaddison McLellanKylie CallanArya AmirhekmatWilliam C McMasterSteven YangDavid H So

Published in: Orthopaedic surgery (2022)

By restoring the native joint line obliquity and minimizing the frequency of ligament releases, KA for TKA may improve pain relief, early mobility, and decreased length of stay compared with traditional methods of establishing neutral limb axis by MA.

Keyphrases

total knee arthroplasty
chronic pain
pain management
total hip
neuropathic pain
upper limb
anterior cruciate ligament
spinal cord injury