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Total Knee system
Multiple studies have cited
the most common mode for total knee arthroplasty failures is
instability. Many of these authors have stated that attention
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must be paid to component alignment, ligamentous
balancing, and gap equalization as a means to alleviate
this particular failure mode. And while these surgical
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management techniques are vital when attempting to ensure
a good outcome, implant design must be considered and
what contributions to instability, if any, it may have.
Several in-vivo studies have illustrated “paradoxical motion”
(anterior translation of the femur on the tibial component
Some authors believe these outcomes may be improved
based on the implantation of a more conforming design.
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To help prevent this paradoxical motion, the KNEETA®
Total Knee system has incorporated unique features.
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