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Bone Joint J 2016;98-B(1 Suppl A):101–4.
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Correcting deformity in total knee arthroplasty
A. B. Mullaji, G. M. ShettyKnee
Collateral ligament release is advocated in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to deal with significant coronal plane deformities, but is also associated with significant disadvantages.
We describe steps to avoid release of the collateral (superficial medial and lateral collateral) ligaments during TKA in severely deformed knees, while correcting deformity and balancing the knee.
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