PMC9905948_01
Preoperative anteroposterior plain radiography of both knee joints suggesting features of arthritis.
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FIG11
Plain radiography revealed grade IV arthritis with a varus-aligned knee (Figures 11, 12).
Preoperative lateral view plain radiography of both knee joints suggesting features of arthritis.
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FIG12
Plain radiography revealed grade IV arthritis with a varus-aligned knee (Figures 11, 12).
Pigmented patellar articular cartilage.
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FIG13
Intraoperatively, we found darkened articular cartilages, menisci, and softened bone (Figure 13).
Postoperative radiograph of the right knee joint with good alignment and implant position.
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FIG14
A postoperative radiograph showed a well-aligned knee (Figures 14, 15).
Postoperative radiograph of the left knee with good alignment and implant position.
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FIG15
A postoperative radiograph showed a well-aligned knee (Figures 14, 15).