In this course, learners will review the principles of alignment of the knee, why restoring kinematic of the knee is important as well as the various alignment options, merits and pitfalls. Then a deep dive in the concept of constitutional and kinematic alignment through lectures, literature review and experts discussions will complete the module.
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Pre-requisites
- A good understanding of the basic principles of primary Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is recommended.
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What you will learn
- Identify the principles of the alignment of the knee
- Recognize why restoring the kinematic of the knee is important
- Review several alignment options
- Distinguish the principles of the constitutional alignment
- Understand how design and alignment can co-play a role in final outcome
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Contributors
- Professor Johan Bellemans, Belgium
- Professor Jan Victor, Belgium
- Dr Ries, United States of America
Accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England*
*This Smith+Nephew Medical Education eLearning content is accredited by the RCS (Royal College of Surgeons of England) as part of the centre accreditation. You will receive a certificate of attendance upon full completion of the module.
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Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS Eng)
Royal College of Surgeons of England*
*This Smith+Nephew Medical Education eLearning content is accredited by the RCS (Royal College of Surgeons of England) as part of the centre accreditation. You will receive a certificate of attendance upon full completion of the module.
The optimal alignment in total knee arthroplasty with an anatomic designed knee