A system and method for prosthesis fitting in joints comprising an
artificial condyle and a spacer which cooperates with the condyle to form
an artificial joint. The spacer embedded with at least one sensor which
is responsive to a force generated between the condyle and the spacer.
The artificial joint is adapted to move between a flexed position and an
extended position defining a range of motion. The sensor is responsive to
the force and generates an output representative of that force. The
output is transmitted, either wirelessly or other, to a processor which
utilizes an analysis program to display a representation of the forces
applied. A practitioner utilizing the displayed analysis may
intraoperatively determine the adjustments and balancing required within
the artificial joint. The system may also utilize a ligament tension
sensor which generates generates data representative of tension on a
ligament of the artificial joint, and a joint angle sensor responsive to
the range of motion of the artificial joint. The processor may be adapted
to store the outputted sensor data to provide the practitioner with
statistically relevant historical data.