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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