Glossary term
Mechanical axis
Imaginary line representing weight-bearing alignment from hip to ankle.
Updated 2026-02-240 aliases2 sourcesUsed across articles and safety pages
Definition
An imaginary straight line that represents weight-bearing alignment of the lower limb, typically extending from the center of the hip joint to the center of the ankle joint.
Updated 2026-02-24
Sources
- Giorgino R et al. - Aesthetic lower limb lengthening techniques: a systematic review of efficacy, complications, and patient satisfactionofficial_publicAccessed 2026-07-12
- Park KB et al. — Functional Recovery After Cosmetic Bilateral Tibia Lengthening, Int Orthop 2019official_publicAccessed 2026-03-01
Informational only. Not medical advice.