Fluoroscopically assisted stress radiography for varus-valgus stability assessment in flexion after total knee arthroplasty.

Stähelin, Thomas; Kessler, Oliver; Pfirrmann, Christian; Jacob, Hilaire A C; Romero, José · J Arthroplasty · 2003

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

A radiographic technique to quantify varus and valgus joint laxity in flexion after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) was evaluated by means of inter-rater assessment in 12 patients. The test was shown to have good reliability. The simple method helps to detect instability in knee flexion that might be overlooked in a conventional clinical examination.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy