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Osteoarthritis of the knee is one of the most common and disabling disorders, commonly affecting women above 40. Numerous advances have taken place in knee replacement surgery.
Advances in knee replacement
Millions of knee replacements are done every year, and the majority of patients are old adult women, unfortunately, most of the knee implants were designed without taking into consideration the anatomy of the female pelvis, and were more suited to men. The gender solutions high-flex knee is a good solution to this problem.Computer navigation is another important advance. Here, the surgeon is able to visualize the area of the knee to be operated accurately and in a 3D manner, resulting in a more precise surgical outcome.
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- The Gender Solutions High-Flex Knee The First Replacement Shaped to Fit a Woman's Anatomy
- The Zimmer Gender Solutions High-Flex Knee
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