TITLE:
Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: A Perspective from Computer Assisted Navigation
AUTHORS:
Asode Ananthram Shetty, Vishvas Shetty, Seok-Jung Kim
KEYWORDS:
Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty; Computer Assisted Navigation Surgery; Unicompartmental Arthritis
JOURNAL NAME:
International Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Vol.4 No.6A,
June
20,
2013
ABSTRACT: Unicompartmental
Knee Arthroplasty (UKA) is an established procedure for the treatment of
unicompartmental arthritis. Success depends on a clear understanding of the
principles and kinematics of the knee. Restoration of the physiological axis
and soft tissue balancing is the key to a successful outcome. We outline the
basic principles of UKA and the role of computer assisted surgery in achieving
these goals.