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ArticleClinics in orthopedic surgery2026

Anterior Cortical Reference Technique for Sagittal Positioning of Distal Femoral Resection in Kinematic Alignment Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Takafumi Hiranaka, Yasuhiro Fukai, Hirofumi Kumoi, Toshiki Shima, Tomohito Iga, Motoki Koide, Takaaki Fujishiro, Okamoto Koji

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Takafumi HiranakaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery and Joint Surgery Centre, Takatsuki General Hospital, Takatsuki, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4916-6071
Yasuhiro FukaiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery and Joint Surgery Centre, Takatsuki General Hospital, Takatsuki, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1349-8140
Hirofumi KumoiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery and Joint Surgery Centre, Takatsuki General Hospital, Takatsuki, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6661-2294
Toshiki ShimaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery and Joint Surgery Centre, Takatsuki General Hospital, Takatsuki, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2837-2825
Tomohito IgaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery and Joint Surgery Centre, Takatsuki General Hospital, Takatsuki, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2217-7407
Motoki KoideDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery and Joint Surgery Centre, Takatsuki General Hospital, Takatsuki, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9354-5103
Takaaki FujishiroDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery and Joint Surgery Centre, Takatsuki General Hospital, Takatsuki, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9317-5883
Okamoto KojiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery and Joint Surgery Centre, Takatsuki General Hospital, Takatsuki, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2098-3238

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Abstract

The anterior cortical reference (ACR) technique is introduced as a novel method for determining distal femoral resection alignment in kinematic alignment total knee arthroplasty. This study describes the surgical technique and its potential advantages. The ACR technique utilizes an anterior reference guide positioned subperiosteally along the anterior cortical bone to establish a parallel relationship between the anterior cortex and the cutting block. This method ensures precise femoral component alignment while maintaining a minimally invasive approach. Its benefits include reduced surgical invasiveness and applicability in patients with existing intramedullary implants.

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Arthroplasty, Replacement, KneeFemurBiomechanical PhenomenaHumansBone resectionFemurSagittal planeSurgical techniqueTotal knee arthroplasty

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PMID42226784
PMCPMC13219999

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