ARTICLE –
abstractLigament
tensioning devices in total knee prostheses: evolution and
classification Marius Gramada Gr T Popa
University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
Abstract
Prosthetic
knee arthroplasty is a major issue of orthopedics. The success of total
knee prostheses demonstrated by longevity is guaranteed by a
diminished degree of wear. Current knowledge indicates that wear is
dependent on the stability of the prosthesis. Most of the primary
prosthesis implantation involves carrying out non anatomical sections
followed by regulating of the ligament tension or ligament balancing.
The importance of this act led to the invention of specific surgical
instruments, called tensors. This paper aims to show their evolution,
highlighting the features that define them. Using databases as PubMed,
Science Direct, Springer and brochures we did a review of ligament
tensioning devices. Classification allows for understanding the efforts
made to improve prosthetic balance, the proper use and future
development paths of these devices.
Key
words:knee, tensor,
evolution, classification
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Ligament tensioning devices in total knee prostheses: evolution and classification
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