Coronal Bowing of the Femur and Tibia in Chinese: Its Incidence and Effects on Total Knee Arthroplasty Planning

Abstract

The incidence of femoral or tibial bowing in the coronal plane was high in a Chinese population with end-stage osteoarthritis of the knee. This phenomenon may increase bone cut errors in total knee replacement if an intramedullary alignment system is used and the extent of bowing is not recognised.