Medial-Pivot Total Knee Arthroplasty with Kinematic Alignment Produces Similar Clinical Outcomes in Valgus and Varus Deformities.

Key Points

• The aim is to compare postoperative outcomes of kinematic alignment medial-pivot total knee arthroplasty in patients with valgus versus varus deformities.
• Patients with valgus and varus alignment were assessed postoperatively.
• Kinematic alignment techniques were used during medial-pivot total knee arthroplasty.
• Clinical outcomes were evaluated to determine effectiveness.
• Patients with valgus alignment had postoperative outcomes that were equal to or better than those with varus alignment.
• Findings support the use of kinematic alignment techniques for patients with valgus deformities.