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What is Total Knee Replacement?

ConforMIS® Knee

Total knee replacement is often the last option when non-surgical treatment options fail to relieve osteoarthritis of the knee. Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which the joint cartilage gradually wears away. As a result, bones rub together resulting in extreme pain. The knee can be divided into three compartments:

  • Patellofemoral – The compartment behind the kneecap
  • Medial compartment – The compartment on the inside of the knee
  • Lateral compartment – The area on the outside of the knee joint

Traditionally, total knee replacement surgery involves replacing the damaged cartilage and bone from the surface of the knee joint with a metal implant. This surgery requires a substantial amount of bone removal that may have certain limitations. In a total knee replacement, all the compartments are replaced whereas, in partial knee replacement, only the affected compartment is replaced.

What is ConforMIS® Knee Implant?

ConforMIS® has developed personalized knee resurfacing implants with unique advantages against traditional knee replacement options. To design a personalized implant for every individual, the surgeon will perform the CT scan of the affected knee of the patient. A 3D image of a patient’s knee is created from CT scans and an implant is designed to conform exactly to individual size and shape.

Advantages

The advantages of ConforMIS® knee implant include:

  • Offers superior fit to individual size and shape
  • Requires fewer bone cuts and preserves most of the existing bone and thereby has a better prognosis
  • Restores your knee’s normal range of motion
  • Less traumatic procedure
  • Results in faster recovery
  • Decreased postoperative pain

Following surgery, you will be able to bear the weight and walk with assistance. You can return to your daily activities within 6 weeks.