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Method and apparatus for use in balancing ligaments of a knee

  • US 20060241569A1
  • Filed: 03/31/2005
  • Published: 10/26/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for use in performing an orthopaedic surgical procedure on a patient, the apparatus comprising:

  • a tibial paddle configured to contact a proximal tibia of the patient;

    a femoral paddle configured to contact a distal femur of the patient and positioned over the tibial paddle;

    means for moving at least one of the femoral paddle and the tibial paddle away from the other; and

    a sensor configured to generate an electrical output signal indicative of a force applied to at least one of the femoral paddle and the tibial paddle.

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