Deuce Knee Implant
May,15,2008 08:39 Filed in: Knee | Knee
Replacement
We have a
new knee implant available for patients with
arthritis of the knee. It's called the Deuce because
it replaces the inside of the knee and knee cap
only.
The
implant can be put in with a minimally invasive
technique and retains all the knee ligaments,
which isn't possible with traditional total knee
replacements. The thigh bone side of the implant
is made of a ceramic, called Oxinium which may
not wear out as fast as standard metal implants.
I think it may be a good choice for younger
patients who want to remain active. We can
determine if this is an appropriate choice by
examining x-rays and the arthritic knee.
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