GAINESVILLE, Fla., Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Exactech has shared exciting news from a recent cadaveric study published in the Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics (JEO). This research shows that Exactech’s knee balancing technology is more reliable and consistent than traditional methods. This development is a big step forward for improving patient outcomes. When paired with ExactechGPS®, the Newton Knee technology provides in-depth analysis and tailored planning to make total knee replacement surgeries simpler and more efficient.
The study was conducted by Exactech and the University of Montpellier in France. It compared the performance of Exactech’s technology with traditional manual measurement methods. The findings revealed that the Newton Knee technology consistently surpassed conventional practices, no matter the surgeon’s level of experience.
“Our findings show that Exactech’s Newton Knee balancing system delivers reliable measurement of the knee’s balance,” stated Gérard Giordano, Head of the Orthopaedic Department at Joseph Ducuing Hospital in Toulouse, France. “By assessing ligament balance accurately, this technology optimizes implant placement and enhances surgical outcomes.”
Key findings from the study include:
- Higher reliability achieved with the Newton technique over traditional methods.
- Experience level of surgeons did not affect reproducibility, addressing inconsistencies between junior and senior surgeons.
- The differences in measurement between techniques were more evident as knee flexion increased, highlighting the Newton technology’s consistency.
“Exactech provides surgeons with real-time, personalized data through our advanced technologies,” said Laurent Angibaud, Exactech’s Vice President of Development. “This research underscores the potential of our balancing technology to set new standards for precision in knee replacement surgery.”
Exactech’s technologies are centralized in their Active Intelligence® ecosystem, designed to give surgeons practical insights for better patient outcomes. These solutions are accessible to surgeons around the globe.
References:
- Boux de Casson, F. et al. Navigated instrumentation and ligament tensioning device enhances initial gap acquisition during total knee arthroplasty procedure: A cadaveric study. Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics, Oct. 2024.
- Valtanen RS et al. Improved Clinical Outcomes with Dynamic, Force-Controlled, Gap-Balancing in Posterior-Stabilized Total Knee Arthroplasty. J. Arthroplasty. 2024.
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