Positioning of the femoral and tibial components in total knee arthroplasty, which mainly involves cementation and impaction of the final components, can introduce a considerable error in alignment, regardless of how accurately the resection planes are made. After computer-navigated total knee arthroplasty, it would be useful therefore to check the alignment of the prosthetic component carefully before the cement hardens.
The minimally invasive osteotomy is an effective and reliable technique for the treatment of painful bunionette, and it achieved more than 90% excellent and good results with reduced surgical time and complications.
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