Method of computer-assisted ligament balancing and component placement in total knee arthroplasty

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APP PUB NO 20060161051A1
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11037862

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Systems, methods and processes for computer-assisted soft tissue balancing, including ligament balancing, determining surgical cuts, and positioning or placement of the components of the prosthetic knee during TKR. The improved methods, systems and processes resolve several problems related to the prosthetic knee component positioning and soft-tissue balancing during computer-assisted TKR. The improved methods, systems and processes are flexible and versatile, provide reliable recommendations to the surgeon, and improve restoration of the knee function and patient recovery.

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SMITH & NEPHEW INC1450 BROOKS ROAD MEMPHIS TN 38116

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McCombs, Daniel L Memphis, TN 21 1631
Pothier, Albert Memphis, TN 32 1548
Shaw, Richard Southaven, MS 29 525
Terrill-Grisoni, Lauralan Cordova, TN 17 1688

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