Mar 10, 2024 · Goal is to obtain a gap that is equal in flexion and extension. This will ensure that the tibial insert is stable throughout the arc of motion. balancing is complex due to two radii of …

Jun 1, 2014 · Creation of symmetric balanced flexion and extension gaps is a surgical goal of a total knee arthroplasty (TKA). 1) Precise soft tissue balancing combined with accurate bone …

Oct 18, 2016 · This section will present a technique for balancing the extension gap initially and an alternative technique for balancing the flexion gap first. With the gap balancing technique, …

When it comes achieving correct femoral component positioning during TKA, one commonly used technique is gap balancing. This method is successfully employed by many surgeons and …

Jun 1, 2014 · In summary, the authors believe gap balancing techniques provide superior gap balance and function following total knee arthroplasty. Keywords: Gap balancing; Measured …

Mar 14, 2017 · One goal of TKA is to achieve balanced tension within the knee throughout range of motion. This balanced tension is important for implant stability and longevity. A balanced …

Measured resection is a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) technique that relies on bony landmarks to set component placement and adapts the soft tissues to the chosen implant position. It is an …

Jan 29, 2020 · We selected six randomized controlled trials and five prospective cohort studies comparing gap balancing and measured resection in patients undergoing primary total knee …

Jul 3, 2019 · There are currently two distinct methods of balancing a TKA: the measured resection (MR) technique and the gap balancing (GB) technique [13]. The aforementioned techniques …

In this article we present a side-by-side comparison of gap balancing and measured resection; what are the benefits and disadvantages of each? Are there indications that suggest the …