Ligament Influence on Joint Gap: Limitations of Gap-Based Balancing in TKA
According to recent biomechanical research, soft tissue balancing determines total knee arthroplasty stability, yet the underlying mechanics of intraoperative gap assessment remain largely unclear. A specialized finite element model developed to evaluate these dynamics reveals that collateral ligament release and tightening conditions directly influence joint gap behavior during simulated intraoperative laxity tests. Finite Element Modeling … Read more