Load Sensor Balancer Instruments

Abstract: disclosed herein are apparatuses and methods for performing joint balancing procedures. the apparatus may have femoral paddle and a tibial paddle attached to a housing. the housing may include a distraction mechanism to vary the space between the femoral paddle and the tibial paddle. the tibial paddle may lie entirely within the femoral paddle in a closed position. a load sensor may be placed in the femoral paddle to measure ligament tension. the apparatus may be inserted into a knee joint and positioned to remain within the knee joint during flexion and extension of the knee without everting a patella.

Inventor(s): Steven F. Harwin, Mohamed Soliman, An Chen

CPC Classification: A61F2/461 ({of knees})

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