Custom Fit Total Knee Replacement
CT Scan based Custom-fit Total Knee Replacement Surgery is now available at New Delhi . Even as Knee Replacement surgeries are considered to be the last resort and for ripe old age, CT scan-based knee replacements can be useful for younger ages as they have the right fitting making it long-lasting. We have started performing CT Scan based custom fit total knee replacement surgery
"A revolution in the field of knee replacement surgery, the custom fit procedure, offers most precise and accurate knee replacement".
Personalized total knee replacement is one more step in evolution of Total Knee Replacement Surgery . To perform the surgery customized instrumentation is used to replace joint. The patient undergoes surgery with the latest technology in the area, where the patient specific instrumentation is used through instruments specially designed and manufactured in USA which ensure precise fit of implant, reducing the patient's pain and restoring their mobility.
"Within 30 hours of surgery the patient is back on their feet walking few steps and on toilet seat and outside the room within 3-4 days with this new technology. These are the most advanced system for longevity and durability . This combination of technology using perfect alignment and most advanced joint replacement materials is most ideal for young arthritic patients where life of replaced joint can be an issue" .
Why customized Knee Replacement Surgery?
Positioning and alignment are crucial to overall performance of implant. Researchers have found that malalignment as slight as three degrees can lead to uneven wear, instability and increased risk of revision surgery following knee replacement. By improving implant positioning, implant lasts longer, preventing uneven wear and avoids revised surgery. With average activity levels, Knee Implants last at least 15-20 years.
How is custom fit created?
Specialized software is used with a CT scan to create a 3D model of knee and progression of damage. The image is sent to USA, where personalized guides are fabricated and delivered to the surgeon. Guides help position and place knee implant. The Customized Patient Instrument program brings a new level of personalized TKR surgery allowing surgeons to work with knee cutting guides individually prepared to match alignment criteria and actual bone surfaces of each patient. With special designed software and customized patient instruments, doctors provide knee treatment designed around individual needs of patients.
Why custom fit knee replacement?
Recent studies and our own experience of more than 2000 Joint Replacements done so far have shown that no two knees are exactly alike. There are individual variations in sizing, shapes and extent and kind of damage involved, so process involves 3-D image of implant to be used in the patient's surgery to be Shape-Matched to anatomically correct virtual knee model. This helps determine correct implant size and placement, based on patient's own knee anatomy. Using all of this information, patient-specific cutting guides are created which are accurate to within a few millimeters. This makes exact indication for surgeon showing him the points to cut bones exactly from, so that knee replacement is customized for individual patient. Even patient name, gender and site data are etched on each packing to confirm identification during the surgery thus making it truly personalized. Right from clinical assessment and diagnosis , the procedure aims to bring patients back on their feet faster. It would take around 4 to 6 weeks to get custom patient specific instrumentation to be available to hospital for surgery and would be available at an add on costing compared to a conventional total knee replacement.
