Study Demonstrates Reproducibility with Exactech Knee Balancing

Exactech announced results of a new cadaveric study highlighting the superior reliability and reproducibility of the company’s knee balancing technology compared to conventional methods. Combined with ExactechGPS, the Newton Knee technology offers dynamic soft tissue analytics, pre-resection operative insights and full-range personalized planning designed to simplify, evaluate and execute balanced total knee replacement surgery.

The study compared Exactech’s knee balancing technology to traditional manual gap measurement methods commonly used with competing systems, like robotics. Results demonstrated that Exactech’s Newton Knee balancing technique consistently outperformed conventional methods in reliability, regardless of surgeon experience.

Key findings include:

• Surgeons using the Newton technique achieved higher reliability compared to manual methods
• Reproducibility was unaffected by surgeon experience, addressing discrepancies often observed between junior and senior surgeons
• Gap measurement differences between techniques became more pronounced with increased knee flexion, showcasing the consistency of Newton technology along the full arc of motion

“Exactech empowers surgeons with real-time, personalized data with our robust platform of advanced technologies,” said Laurent Angibaud, Exactech’s Vice President of Development, Advanced Surgical Technologies. “This research highlights the transformative potential of Exactech’s guided, personalized balancing technology to set a new standard for precision and improved outcomes in total knee replacement surgery.”

Source: Exactech