A novel radiological index uses the inner canal diameter and the Citak classification index to predict risk factor for aseptic loosening following hinged total knee arthroplasty.

Seper EkhtiariTanis WorthyLuc RubingerAinhoa Alvarez ValdivielsoLaura PuriJustin de BeerMustafa CitakThomas J Wood

Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2024)

Distal femoral morphology plays an important role in the risk of aseptic loosening following hinged knee replacement, and should be considered when deciding implant type and fixation in these patients.

Keyphrases

total knee arthroplasty
end stage renal disease
minimally invasive
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
total hip
machine learning
peritoneal dialysis
deep learning
patient reported