Calibrated Tensioner for Total Knee Arthroplasty Gap Balancer
The purpose of this project was to design a device that interfaces with the previously created gap balancer in order to simultaneously measure the cut gap between the femur and tibia and measure the tension in the ligaments of the knee. The final product, a device called the total knee arthroplasty calibrated tensioner, is intended for use alongside the existing gap balancer during total knee replacement surgery in individuals who have suffered from degradation of cartilage in the knee due to arthritis.