Soft Tissue balancing of the knee flexion

Soft Tissue Balancing in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty is proposed as a practical text for the man- agement of soft tissue balancing, presenting step-by-step descriptions of surgical technique. The text was intended to be a pragmatic reference for students, residents, fellows and attending surgeons engaged in the treatment of patients who have undergone knee replacement surgery. This book uses “how to” approach for many of the complex issues confronting us in total knee arthroplasty, written by some expert authors. It is devoted to issues relating to primary total knee arthroplasty – from simple to the most complex. The first and second chapters include the primary technique in knee arthroplasty outlining tips and pearls dur- ing the surgical procedure. Some of the chapters emphasize principles of primary in cruciate retaining and posterior stabilized implants underlining the differences in soft tissue balancing and showing the use of navigation system. The last chapters show “how to” perform the soft tissue balancing in different deformi- ties, such as varus and valgus, flexed and stiff knees. Last, but not least, the final chapter draws attention in extensor mechanism issues. We feel glad to have received the support of so many well-know master surgeons who have contributed to the text. We are grateful to all of them and are proud to have been able to present their combined ex- perience in the proceeding book. It is a true honour for us to have collaborated with outstanding friends, colleagues and mentors in publishing this textbook. As editors, we have each learned a great deal from the authors who have contributed to this text. We expect that their efforts will be equally valuable to you.