HKA angle (Hip-Knee-Ankle)
TechnicalAngle expressing the mechanical axis of the lower limb, measured between the femoral head, the centre of the knee and the centre of the ankle. Normally ±3° (neutral axis). Positive values indicate varus; negative values indicate valgus. Essential for prosthetic surgical planning.
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