Medical technology company Exactech said that its Newton knee balancing technology has demonstrated positive results in a new cadaveric study.
The balancing technology is designed to allow surgeons to visualise patients’ joints in real time, allowing for precise implant placement. It was introduced in August 2024.
The study showed that Exactech’s knee balancing technology showed superior reliability and reproducibility, outperforming traditional methods.
When paired with ExactechGPS, Newton Knee technology enhances soft tissue analytics, pre-resection operative insights, and full personalised planning.
This combination simplifies, evaluates, and optimises total knee replacement surgery, improving patient outcomes.
A study conducted by Exactech and the University of Montpellier, France, compared Exactech’s knee balancing technology with traditional manual gap measurement methods used in competing systems, including robotics.
The results showed that Exactech’s Newton Knee balancing technique consistently outperformed conventional methods in reliability, regardless of surgeon experience.
The key findings from the study revealed that surgeons using the Newton Knee technique achieved higher reliability compared to manual methods.
Reproducibility remained consistent across all levels of surgeon experience, solving the discrepancies often seen between junior and senior surgeons.
Additionally, gap measurement differences between techniques became more pronounced with increased knee flexion, showcasing the consistency of Newton technology throughout the full range of motion.
Exactech advanced surgical technologies development vice president Laurent Angibaud said: “Exactech empowers surgeons with real-time, personalised data with our robust platform of advanced technologies.
“This research highlights the transformative potential of Exactech’s guided, personalised balancing technology to set a new standard for precision and improved outcomes in total knee replacement surgery.”
GPS and the Newton Knee balancing technique are key components of Exactech’s Active Intelligence (AI) ecosystem.
In December last year, the medical technology company announced its first surgeries with its ExactechGPSAnkle technology.
This suite of smart solutions is designed to provide surgeons with real-time insights and cost-effective options for improving patient outcomes.
Both technologies are already available for surgeons globally.
