The need for a standardized whole leg radiograph guideline: The effects of knee flexion, leg rotation, and X-ray beam height

• Main Authors: Huu C. Nguyen (Author), Willem Paul Gielis (Author), Nienke van Egmond (Author), Harrie Weinans (Author), Cornelis H. Slump (Author), Ralph J.B. Sakkers (Author), Roel J.H. Custers (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Lower limb malalignment is a major risk factor for knee osteoarthritis (OA) and is mainly diagnosed using the Hip Knee Ankle Angle (HKA). Therefore, accurate HKA measurements are indispensable. Objectives: This study aimed to research the effects of knee flexion, leg rotation, and X-ra...