In this video A/Prof MacDessi considers the interaction between alignment and soft tissue balance.
It ...
read more ↘ explores the presenter’s journey from mechanical alignment with PS implants towards functional positioning with CR implants using individualised alignment and robotics. It examines how this has enabled more accurate, precise, and reproducible outcomes in Total Knee Arthroplasty. The research to support this is presented. Furthermore, the video highlights how executing an individualised approach with Mako and recreating a patient’s pre-arthritic alignment has improved soft tissue balance and subsequent patient satisfaction levels.

This video is part of a KNEE ALIGNMENT SERIES. Look for the following titles to continue the series:

Knee Alignment Series Video 1: Constitutional Alignment in the General Population by Dr Darren Chen.
Knee Alignment Series Video 2: Limitation of Conventional Alignment by Dr Darren Chen
Knee Alignment Series Video 4: The Principles of CPAK by A/Prof. Samuel J. MacDessi
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