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Total Knee Tips & Pearls From Dr. Adam Rosen (A Virtual Total Knee Fellowship Podcast)
Dr. Adam Rosen is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in total joint replacement. He created this podcast which is aimed at interns, residents, fellows, and general orthopedists who are looking to dive into the details of total knee replacements, hip replacement, and classic articles.
Be sure to check out my YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL226EPMMG9vZmOiuDpmmh36nNzyPrYcRS
(Disclaimer: This is my opinion. Any information gathered is not medical education. Practitioners need to use their education and experience to determine how to treat their own patients.)
Total Knee Tips & Pearls From Dr. Adam Rosen (A Virtual Total Knee Fellowship Podcast)
Anterior vs Posterior Referencing
TKA's are complicated and the femoral preparation is complicated. We are concerned about bone resection, rotation, sizing and more. If the implant is wide or gaps tight you may need to downsize. The initial referencing can be anterior or posterior. Each has its pro's and con's. Here I will try my best to explain the basic similarities and differences of anterior and posterior referencing.
