Clinical Study

Changes in Joint Gap Balances between Intra- and Postoperation in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Figure 1

Measurements of intraoperative gap balance for the right knee at 0° (extension) and 90° (flexion) with the patella in a reduced position and a constant 40-pound distracting force being applied between the cut surfaces of the distal femur and the proximal tibia.
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