Method and apparatus for use in balancing ligaments of a knee

Details Method and apparatus for use in balancing ligaments of a knee Method and apparatus for use in balancing ligaments of a knee

2005-03-31

2009-11-10

Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07615055

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for use in performing an orthopaedic surgical procedure on a patient includes at least one femoral paddle and a tibial paddle. At least one of the femoral paddle and the tibial paddle is movable away from the other. The apparatus also includes a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a force applied to the femoral paddle or the tibial paddle. The apparatus may be communicatively coupled to a computer assisted orthopaedic surgery system.

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