PURPOSE: We undertook this study to determine whether it is justifiable to use a fixed femoral valgus angle in patients undergoing TKR. METHOD: 134 knees (59 females and 19 males) were studied by measuring their femoral valgus angle (FVA) on CT scan and the data was assessed statistically. RESULT: The average FVA was 5.83° ± 0.64 (range - 4-7.5°). There was no statistically significant difference (p > 0.05) between the FVA between males and females and as per age. CONCLUSION: We conclude that it is justifiable to use a fixed femoral valgus cutting angle in the patients undergoing total knee replacement.
PURPOSE: We undertook this study to determine whether it is justifiable to use a fixed femoral valgus angle in patients undergoing TKR. METHOD: 134 knees (59 females and 19 males) were studied by measuring their femoral valgus angle (FVA) on CT scan and the data was assessed statistically. RESULT: The average FVA was 5.83° ± 0.64 (range - 4-7.5°). There was no statistically significant difference (p > 0.05) between the FVA between males and females and as per age. CONCLUSION: We conclude that it is justifiable to use a fixed femoral valgus cutting angle in the patients undergoing total knee replacement.
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Computed tomography; Femoral valgus angle; Osteoarthritis; Pre-operative planning; Total knee arthroplasty