Abstract
Computer navigated Total Knee Arthroplasty is routinely performed with gratifying results. New navigation software is now designed to help surgeons balance soft tissues in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). The aim of our study was to compare functional scores at two years between two different techniques of knee balancing.
A prospective randomized control study was conducted between February 2007 and February 2008 involving 52 patients. Two different techniques of knee balancing were used namely, measured resection and gap balancing technique. Each group had 26 patients. Oxford and Knee society scores were done at two years to understand if one technique was better than other.
Oxford and Knee Society Scores improved significantly in both the groups but gap balancing technique achieved slightly better functional scores which were not significant on statistical analysis.
Computer assisted measured resection and gap balancing techniques in TKA reliably improves functional scores postoperatively. Either of the techniques if performed correctly with appropriate patient selection will have satisfactory outcomes.
