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Navigation systems are gaining popularity in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). These systems should improve the exactness of implant positioning [5]. A reduction of aseptic loosening and better functional results are expected [3, 4, 10].
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Mattes, T., Puhl, W. (2004). Navigation in TKA with the Navitrack System. In: Navigation and Robotics in Total Joint and Spine Surgery. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-59290-4_41
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