The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 586-592 , June 2008

Anatomical References to Assess the Posterior Tibial Slope in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comparison of 5 Anatomical Axes

  • Jae Ho Yoo, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Police Hospital Seoul, South Korea
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  • Chong Bum Chang, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Joint Reconstruction Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyunggido, South Korea
    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
    • ,
  • Kwang Sook Shin, MS

      Affiliations

    • Joint Reconstruction Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyunggido, South Korea
    • ,
  • Sang Cheol Seong, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
    • ,
  • Tae Kyun Kim, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Joint Reconstruction Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyunggido, South Korea
    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Tae Kyun Kim, MD, PhD, Joint Reconstruction Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 300 Gumidong, Bundangu, Seongnamsi, Gyunggido 463-707, South Korea.

Received 5 January 2007 ,Accepted 5 May 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2007.05.006

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 586-592 , June 2008

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