Level III, non-randomised prospective case-control diagnostic study.

PurposeThe literature suggests that "forgotten" knees are the most stable knees postoperatively. The main objective of our study was to determine whether a systematic alignment (mechanical, anatomical or kinematic) makes it possible to stabilise the operated joint in extension and in lexion. Methods This monocentric prospective cohort study was conducted between May 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2021. A total of 132 consecutive patients undergoing primary navigated total knee arthroplasty were included, with a mean age of 72.4 years (7.9; 48.8-91.2 years), a mean body mass index (BMI) of 28.6 kg/m 2 (4.6; 17.6-41.6) and 71.2% (94/132) women. Mechanical, anatomical and kinematic knee alignments were simulated using Kick software for each patient. The primary outcome was the targeted rate of balanced knees for each type of alignment, based on a three-point score, aiming for a 3/3 score for each knee. Our secondary outcome was to characterise the speciic implantation inally achieved by the surgeon. ResultsThe targeted balance was reached in 10.6% (14/132), 10.6% (14/132) and 12.9% (17/132) of knees with mechanical, anatomical and kinematic alignment simulations, respectively. None of these simulations provided a superior number of balanced knees (p = 0.87). When simulating a patient-speciic implantation, the highest score was reached in 89.1% (115/132) of cases. Conclusion Systematic alignment simulations achieved knee balance in only 11% of cases. Patient-speciic implantation, favouring knee balancing over alignment, allowed an 89% perfect score rate without having to perform any collateral release. Level of evidence Case series. Level 4.

Cryptococcosis is a rare infection in immunocompetent patients. While the lungs and the central nervous system are most often involved, skeletal cryptococcosis is uncommon. We report a case of isolated osteoarthritis of the ankle due to Cryptococcus neoformans in a 24-year-old immunocompetent patient, who underwent surgical and medical treatment with total recovery at 6 months.

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