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Accelerometer-Navigated Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Technique for Successful Gap Balancing

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Accelerometer-based navigation (OrthAlign) is the first computer-assisted surgical navigation system approved for use in the setting of revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in the United States. The senior author has used this technology in the revision setting for several years and developed the individualized, reproducible technique. The 4 goals during revision TKA are to (1) gain adequate exposure for the safe explanation of prior implants, (2) address any resultant bone loss, (3) restore the joint line via distal femur metal augmentation, and (4) ensure adequate stability through gap-balancing techniques and increasing the constraint of the revision implants as needed. This technique guide illustrates how accelerometer-based navigation (OrthAlign) can achieve these goals in the revision TKA setting.

Source: Arthroplasty Today

DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2024.101510

Authors: Matthew E. Wells, Richard L. Purcell

Institutions: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Language: English

Topic: Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,500