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Optimizing Asymmetric Native Knee Flexion Gap Balance Promotes Superior Outcomes in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty.

R Michael MeneghiniEvan R DeckardLucian C Warth
Published in: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2023)
Results of this study suggest that patients with either an equally tensioned rectangular flexion space or with later-flexion lateral laxity after posterior cruciate ligament resection may achieve superior PROMs. Findings support the clinical benefit of facilitating posterolateral femoral roll back in flexion, which mimics native knee kinematics and further helps define targets for advanced technology.
Keyphrases
  • total knee arthroplasty
  • total hip
  • patient reported outcomes
  • anterior cruciate ligament
  • type diabetes
  • metabolic syndrome
  • adipose tissue
  • insulin resistance