Is there a difference in distal femur rotational axis between right and left knee in Indian population?

Authors

  • Karthik Jayachandran Department of Orthopedics, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Ganesan Ganesan Ram Department of Orthopedics, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Karthik Anand Parachuru Department of Orthopedics, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20150495

Keywords:

Distal femur, Transepicondylar axis, Posterior condylar axis, Whiteside line

Abstract

Background:Errors in positioning the femoral component in the axial plane are the cause of patellofemoral complications, ligamentous instability and disturbed joint kinematics.

Methods:Prospective study done in Sri Ramachandra Medical Center in the month of March and April 2015. The study group consists of 50 voluntaries who underwent MRI for their knee bilaterally.

Results:The mean femorotibial alignment for the left side was 171.79 (SD 2.70 and range 167.10 -175.80) while the mean femorotibial alignment for the right side was 170.32 (SD 2.49 and range 165.20 -174.50).

Conclusions:There are differences in distal femoral rotational axes among Indian and Japanese population. There is no significant difference in distal femoral rotational axis between right and left knee in an individual.

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2016-12-13

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