Measurement for gap balancing technique in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: a large retrospective observational study

Measurement for gap balancing technique in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: a large retrospective observational study

Abstract Background Many traditional methods are available to prevent unbalance of extension and flexion gap during total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but there are no reports on the use of measurement and positioning method before tibial osteotomy with self-made tools. We designed a self-made tool meas...

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Main Authors: Zhao Xuequan, Zhao Bin, Yao Shuzhang, Cao Kanduo, Ren Chongxi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Total knee arthroplasty
Osteotomy location
Gap-balanced
Measuring method
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-022-03104-6

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