Ancillary for preparing the implantation of a knee prosthesis

摘要

Method for measuring the balance of the ligaments of a knee using a sensor (7) for measurement of a physical value that is proportional to the force developed by the ligaments on a sensor arranged between the two articulation parts of the knee. The sensor is placed between a tibial section and the lower extremity of the femur prior to its resectioning. An Independent claim is made for an ancillary device with a sensor for measuring the forces applied to first and second femoral plates.