: Requires release of contracted medial structures like the superficial medial collateral ligament (sMCL) or the posterior oblique ligament.
: Ligament tension is assessed first (often using a tensor device ), and bone cuts are adjusted to match the soft tissue tension. Ligament Balancing in Total Knee Arthroplasty: ...
: Feeling of the knee "giving out" due to loose ligaments. : Requires release of contracted medial structures like
Modern TKA increasingly uses (e.g., Mako ) and Sensory Technology (e.g., VERASENSE ). These tools provide real-time, objective data on compartment pressure, replacing "surgeon feel" with precise numerical measurements to optimize implant longevity. Modern TKA increasingly uses (e
: Restricted range of motion caused by over-tightening.
: Often resulting from maltracking of the patella or improper joint loading. Key Surgical Techniques
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