Publication:

Is there a difference in distal femur rotational axis between right and left knee in Indian population?

Background Errors in positioning the femoral component in the axial plane are the cause of patellofemoral complications, ligamentous instability and disturbed joint kinematics.

Methods Prospective study done in Sri Ramachandra Medical Center in the month of March and April 2015. The study group consists of 50 voluntaries who underwent MRI for their knee bilaterally.

Results The mean femorotibial alignment for the left side was 171.79 (SD 2.70 and range 167.10 -175.80) while the mean femorotibial alignment for the right side was 170.32 (SD 2.49 and range 165.20 -174.50).

Conclusions There are differences in distal femoral rotational axes among Indian and Japanese population. There is no significant difference in distal femoral rotational axis between right and left knee in an individual.