Open AccessA Novel Approach to Lower-limb Axial Alignment Analysis: A CT Study
Author(s) -
Maximiliano Barahona,
Mauricio Guzmán,
Cristián Barrientos,
Álvaro Zamorano,
Miguel Palet,
Carlos R. Infante,
Jaime Hinzpeter
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons. global research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.358
H-Index - 2
ISSN - 2474-7661
DOI - 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-19-00139
Subject(s) - torsion (gastropod) , femur , tibia , metaphysis , medicine , diaphysis , anatomy , orthodontics , surgery
To analyze the torsion of the lower extremities in a healthy cohort and to determine the contribution of different segments of the femur and tibia to the torsion of both bones.