Over the years Knee Joint replacement surgery has emerged as a safe and effective option for the treatment of arthritis. The patients suffering from severe knee pain because of arthritis expect a high quality of life with an enhanced and independent lifestyle after the surgery. Thanks to advances in knee Joint replacement surgery, a trained joint replacement surgeon can perform a surgery with high-performance results. The advances that make a high-performance knee replacement possible are muscle sparing and bone conserving surgical approach. The use of implants with improved designs, improved materials and use of technology to improve surgical precision definitely enhance results.
The advances in the material used to make the implants and the design of the implants is very significant. For example the highly polished cobalt chrome tibial implant has reduced the wear of the polyethylene insert, which increases the life of the replaced Joint. The hi-flexion knees are designed for people who flex their knees more (like sitting cross-legged on the floor) after surgery. The high-flex implant will be able to accommodate the high stresses developed in the joint with more flexion.
The differences in the female shape and dimensions of bone can better accommodate the gender specific implants, which is meant for ladies. Many women have a much narrower framework than men. Traditional implants can overhang the bone and potentially press on or damage surrounding ligaments and tendons.
The number of women having knee replacement has grown significantly, and orthopedic surgeons began reporting that they were frequently making adjustments during surgery to make traditional implants fit female patients. It became clear that it was time for a knee specifically designed to fit a woman’s anatomy.
To use or incorporate these surgical advancements it’s imperative that the surgeon should be well trained and an excellent craftsman. But technology has also found new ways of improving precision. Today there is technology available that makes it possible to use patient-specific instruments for surgery. The instruments are designed based on the patient’s anatomy and manufactured. This takes a lead time of around 3 to 4 weeks. Once the instruments arrive from the company the surgery can be performed with precision and ease.
I ASSIST (i-pad Navigation) Knee is engineered to help achieve repeatable accuracy and alignment in total knee replacement. I ASSIST Knee is a cutting-edge technology that offers precise intra-operative feedback and alignment validation. Accelerometers and gyroscopes that assist in calculating and validating precise angles drive the technology. This technique is in turn is associated with improved clinical outcomes and increased implant longevity in patients.
Mobility is the key to sharing life’s beautiful moments with your family and joint pain can come in the way. If the knee pain is in an advanced stage and the joint is degenerated beyond repair knee replacement becomes the only treatment option. These advances in Joint replacement help us joint replacement specialists in bringing mobility back into your joints and smiles back into your lives.
