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In one embodiment, the balance indicator 126 indicates a balance status between the superior plate 118 and the inferior plate 120. Alternatively, or in addition, the balance indicator 126 may indicate a balance status for a joint 108 and/or between a medial collateral ligament and a lateral collateral ligament of a joint 108. Alternatively, or in addition, the balance indicator 126 may indicate a balance status between a first bone and a second bone. In the context of knee arthroplasty, the balance indicator 126 may indicate whether the arthroplasty procedure, if completed with implants on the measured bone surfaces, is likely to be varus, valgus, or balanced.

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