Novel Sensor Tibial Inserts in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Review.
Traditional techniques to balance total knee arthroplasties are often subject to variability, as they are usually based on the surgeon's subjective assessment. Improperly balanced total knee arthroplasties can cause complications such as stiffness, pain, or instability, which may ultimately result in a revision procedure. In an effort to mitigate this, a tibial insert sensor technology has recently been developed to allow for quantifiable, objective measurements of soft-tissue balancing. A systematic review of the current literature was performed, highlighting the utility of this sensor tibial insert with focus on: (1) compartment loading pressures; (2) component orientations; and (3) clinical outcomes.
Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Surgery, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland.
Ronald E
RE
Delanois
Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland.
Jaydev B
JB
Mistry
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
Morad
M
Chughtai
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
Alison K
AK
Klika
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
Anton
A
Khlopas
Cleveland Clinic, Weston, Florida.
Wael K
WK
Barsoum
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
Carlos A
CA
Higuera
Rehabilitation Services, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland.
Anil
A
Bhave
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
Michael A
MA
Mont
D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012086:Reoperation; D013977:Tibia