Advita Ortho, a global medical technology company, has won the Innovation award in the 2025 Medical Device Network Excellence Awards for its Newton® Knee Replacement Balancing Technology. The system was recognized in the Soft Tissue Balancing category for redefining how surgeons assess and manage ligament balancing during total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
Newton provides ligament-driven balance by combining a force-controlled intra-articular tensioner with GPS, Guided Personalized Surgery, a platform that provides dynamic, soft tissue analytics, pre-resection insights and full-range personalized planning. Advita’s streamlined, simplified technique allows surgeons to reliably execute their surgical planning,1 transforming a traditionally subjective step into a data-driven, reproducible process.
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How ligament data informs surgical decisions
At the core of Newton’s innovation is its ability to measure real-time ligament laxity under tension and provide information to guide surgeons make operative decisions before and after resections. By applying a controlled force across the full arc of motion in the knee, the technology isolates ligament behavior, reducing variability that can occur with manual methods.2 Integrated with the company’s GPS, real-time gaps are displayed, empowering surgeons to make informed decisions about implant size, placement, alignment and soft tissue balance.
Evidence-backed gains in precision, reproducibility and outcomes in total knee arthroplasty
The award also reflects the depth of evidence behind Newton’s performance. More than 50 publications and scientific presentations have shown the system’s advantages over conventional methods, including greater accuracy, higher reliability irrespective of surgeon experience and improved gap balancing.3-5
A recent cadaveric study published in the Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics showed that the Newton technique provided more consistent measurements than usual manual methods.2 A study published in the Journal of Arthroplasty demonstrated clinically significant improvements on the Knee Society Knee and Function scores when Newton was used.6 The technology’s goal of bringing consistency to soft-tissue management is meant to help surgeons address a leading driver of patient dissatisfaction, which has historically affected up to 20% of knee replacements.7
Patented platform and pathway to AI-driven personalization
The Newton technology is already supported by 5 granted patents, which lay the groundwork for AI-powered workflows that broaden outside of knee replacements.
Importantly, these capabilities are delivered in a compact, cost-effective, ASC-friendly system without the capital investment or annual maintenance burden associated with competing robotic platforms. The radiation-free technology aims to bridge the gap between data-rich planning and precise intraoperative execution. For facilities prioritizing efficiency and predictable costs, the combination of a small footprint, streamlined setup and quantifiable soft‑tissue analytics offers a practical pathway to personalized knee replacement surgery.
“We are thrilled to be recognized for our Newton Balancing Technology, which represents Advita Ortho’s commitment to patient-centered innovation. By transforming the technologies surgeons use to approach soft tissue management, we’re helping make knee replacement outcomes more predictable and more reliable for patients everywhere. This award validates the hard work of our team and sets the tone for the next chapter of Advita Ortho, delivering intelligent solutions that empower surgeons and advance lives.”
– Aurelio Sahagun, CEO of Advita Ortho
The Newton tensioner is manufactured by Exactech Inc. and distributed by Advita Ortho, LLC. GPS is manufactured by Blue Ortho SAS, an Advita Ortho subsidiary, and distributed by Advita Ortho, LLC.
References:
- Fan W et al. Gap Balancing Throughout the Arc of Motion with Navigated TKA and a Novel Force-Controlled Distractor: A Review of the First 273 Cases. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2023.
- Casson F et al. Navigated instrumentation and ligament tensioning device enhances initial gap acquisition during total knee arthroplasty procedure: a cadaveric study. Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics. 2025.
- Dai Y et al. Multilevel Modeling of Resection Accuracy: Insights From 10,144 Clinical Cases Using a Contemporary Computer-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty System, CAOS 2022.
- Angibaud L et al. Ability to Achieve Mediolateral Gap Balance with Instrumented Navigated Total Knee Arthroplasty – A Review of the First 150 Cases. CAOS 2022.
- Chinimilli P et al. Impact of the surgical workflow and technology change on early clinical outcomes in total knee arthroplasty. Journal of Orthopaedics, 71, 32–39. 2025.
- Valtalen RS et al. Improved Clinical Outcomes with Dynamic, Force-Controlled, Gap-Balancing in Posterior-Stabilized Total Knee Arthroplasty. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2024.
- Gunaratne R et al. Patient Dissatisfaction Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review of the Literature. J Arthroplasty. 2017.
The Newton tensioner is manufactured by Exactech Inc. and distributed by Advita Ortho, LLC. GPS is manufactured by Blue Ortho SAS, an Advita Ortho subsidiary, and distributed by Advita Ortho, LLC.
Company Profile
Advita Ortho is a global medical device company committed to advancing patients’ lives through innovative orthopedic solutions. Advita specializes in high-quality implants and a comprehensive suite of integrated surgical technologies that are powered by data, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Offering trusted leadership and clinical expertise, Advita is uniquely positioned to advance mobility and improve lives worldwide. Learn more at www.advita.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.
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