Soft Tissue Balancing in Total Knee Arthroplasty

The textbook "Soft Tissue Balancing in Total Knee Arthroplasty" offers a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to soft tissue balancing in primary knee arthroplasty. Written by experts, including members of the ISAKOS committee, it covers all relevant aspects to achieve optimal outcomes for patients. The book begins with an introduction to the normal state of soft tissue in the natural knee and then describes surgical procedures, including techniques for addressing severe deformities. A key feature of the book is the detailed analysis of the clinical relevance of ligament balancing. Various techniques and devices for intraoperative assessment of soft tissue are discussed, including the use of gap measurement devices and trial liners with load-sensitive sensors. Special attention is given to the impact of intraoperative soft tissue balance on postoperative outcomes. In the concluding chapter, experienced surgeons provide valuable tips for intraoperative problem-solving to support the successful completion of the arthroplasty.