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Effect of axial alignment on patient outcomes following total knee replacement (TKR): a systematic review and meta analysis.
The Knee·August 17, 2026·PMID 42607449
Why it mattersPost-operative dissatisfaction after TKR remains around 20%, and axial alignment is a modifiable factor that may influence outcomes. This synthesis provides quantitative evidence linking specific axial parameters to patient-reported improvements, informing surgical technique and alignment targets.
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