CME expires October 31, 2026

Sharpen your problem-solving skills with relevant patient cases from experts on the frontlines!

In this journal-based CME activity, you will review currently accepted techniques to achieve proper implant alignment, sizing, and rotation and adequate soft-tissue balancing during total knee arthroplasty by following an evolving patient case scenario based on a recent article from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). After the reading, you will complete an assessment to test your orthopaedic knowledge, problem solving, and clinical decision-making skills.

Case Editor
Fernando Leon Sanchez, MD, FAAOS

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the principles of mechanical and anatomic alignment in for total knee arthroplasty.
  • Explain the importance of appropriate ligament and soft-tissue balancing during total knee arthroplasty.
  • Relate Reviewthe appropriate methods of for bone resection, ligament and soft-tissue balancing, and gap balancing to achieveing stability in during total knee arthroplasty.
  • Summarize the techniques methods for and the technical pitfalls for ofthe measured resection, gap balancing, and hybrid techniques in during total knee arthroplasty.

Earn up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits™.