Influence of Patella thickness on Patellofemoral pressure in total knee Arthroplasty.

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[Indexed for MEDLINE] Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare that they have no competing interests. 10. J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 19;13(22):6975. doi: 10.3390/jcm13226975. Radiological Approach to Assessment of Lower-Limb Alignment-Coronal and Transverse Plane Analysis. Michalska-Foryszewska A(1), Modzelewski P(2), Sklinda K(1), Mruk B(1), Walecki J(1). Author information: (1)Radiological Diagnostics Center, The National Institute of Medicine of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland. (2)Clinic of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The National Institute of Medicine of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland. Lower-limb alignment deformities constitute a significant clinical concern, as they can lead to serious complications, including progressive degenerative diseases and disabilities. Rotational deformities may give rise to conditions such as joint arthrosis, patellar instability, and the degeneration of the patellofemoral cartilage. Therefore, a comprehensive evaluation of lower-limb alignment is essential for the effective patient management, preoperative planning, and successful correction of these deformities. The primary assessment method employs full-length standing radiographs in the anteroposterior (AP) projection, which facilitates accurate measurements of the anatomical and mechanical axes of the lower limb, including angles and deviations. The outcomes of this analysis are vital for the meticulous planning of osteotomy and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). In addition, computed tomography (CT) provides a specialized approach for the precise evaluation of femoral and tibial rotation. In this area, there are potential opportunities for the implementation of AI-based automated measurement systems. DOI: 10.3390/jcm13226975 PMCID: PMC11595539