by Ed Morra | Nov 8, 2019 | Knee
The classic total knee arthroplasty (TKA) mechanical alignment (MA) surgical procedure aspires to consistently establish neutral limb alignment and a coronal joint line perpendicular to the mechanical axis between hip and ankle centers. Soft tissue releases are...
by Ed Morra | Nov 8, 2018 | Knee
The goals of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are to eliminate pain and restore knee function to enable a return to daily activities. The classic mechanical alignment (MA) surgical procedure aspires to consistently establish neutral limb alignment, regardless of the...
by Ed Morra | Nov 8, 2017 | Knee
Relative motion at interacting implant surfaces generates wear debris over time leading to periprosthetic osteolysis and device failure. Factors related to implant design, patient habitus and surgical approach will impact the generation of wear debris and influence...
by Ed Morra | Apr 7, 2016 | Knee
Restoration of normal knee joint function through surgical reconstruction is dependent upon load sharing between the implant and surrounding ligamentous and other supporting structures. Pathological weakening or surgical excision of these structures imposes an...
by Ed Morra | Mar 8, 2015 | Knee
Although Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) surgery enjoys 90% of outcomes with good to excellent results, some patients are uncomfortable adjusting their gait to accommodate the new articulations inherent in many contemporary implant designs. Paradoxical motions,...
