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Biomechanics & Functional Performance in Kinematic Knee Replacement
Physiological Knee Motion The biomechanical rationale for kinematic alignment lies in its ability to restore physiological knee motion, rather than imposing an externally defined alignment target. The native knee is not mechanically neutral; it exhibits patient-specific joint line obliquity, axial rotation, and ligament tension patterns that evolve throughout flexion and extension. Biomechanical studies suggest that
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Clinical Outcomes in Kinematic Knee Replacement
PROM, SATISFACTION SCORES Clinical success in total knee arthroplasty is increasingly defined not only by implant survivorship, but by patient-reported outcomes, functional recovery, and overall satisfaction. It is within this context that kinematic alignment has gained attention, prompting extensive evaluation of its clinical performance compared to conventional mechanical alignment. Multiple comparative studies and meta-analyses have
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Principles of Kinematic Alignment in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Mechanical vs Kinematic Knee Replacement Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has traditionally been guided by the principle of mechanical alignment, aiming to position implants perpendicular to the mechanical axis of the limb. While this approach has delivered reproducible survivorship, a persistent proportion of patients report dissatisfaction despite technically “well-aligned” knees. This gap between radiographic success and