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Do Not Chase Symmetric Gaps: Native Asymmetry Linked to Better Recovery in Fixed-Deformity Total Knee Arthroplasty.
The Journal of arthroplasty·September 28, 2026·PMID 42805272
Why it mattersFixed deformities challenge the traditional goal of symmetric gaps; this study suggests that chasing symmetry through additional bone resection may impair recovery. Orthopedic surgeons can use these findings to guide intraoperative decision-making in stiff knees.
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