Computed tomography scan scout film for measurement of femoral axis in knee replacement

J Arthroplasty. 1999 Dec;14(8):1030-1. doi: 10.1016/s0883-5403(99)90021-9.

Abstract

We conclude that the CT scout film is a more accurate and reproducible method for FAA measurement. The cost difference is minimal and might be expected to lessen as overheads are reduced for the CT scanner.

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
  • Femur / anatomy & histology*
  • Femur / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*