Soft Tissue Balancing in Total Knee Arthroplasty

In a recent Arthrex video, Dr. Michael Stuart of Mayo Clinic discusses the importance of soft tissue balancing in total knee arthroplasty.

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Ligament balancing during total knee arthroplasty depends on multiple factors; such as deformity, contracture, instability or a combination of all of the above.

In this video, Dr. Stuart explains the roles of proper component positioning, tissue releases and thorough excision of osteophytes in creating a well-balanced result.

To view the video, click here.

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