Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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872116 | Journal of Biomechanics | 2014 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
A repeatable method for in vivo and in vitro measurement of polyethylene wear in total knee replacement (TKA) is needed. This research examines the model-based radiostereometric analysis’ (MBRSA) in vitro precision under different patient-radiograph orientations and flexion angles of the knee using a TKA phantom. Anterior–posterior and medial–lateral imaging orientations showed the highest precision; better than 0.036 mm (3-dimensional translation) and 0.089° (3-dimensional rotation). Flexion of the knee did not affect MBRSA precision. Medial–lateral imaging is advantageous as it allows for flexion of the knee joint during an RSA examination, thus providing greater information for wear measurement.
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Authors
Trevor C. Gascoyne, Jason B. Morrison, Thomas R. Turgeon,