Bicompartmental Knee
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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