Method and apparatus for use in balancing ligaments of a knee
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Nov 10, 2009
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Oct 26, 2006
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Mar 31, 2005
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Mar 31, 2005
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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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