Custom Total Knee Arthroplasty Offers the Potential for Superior Functional Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction Compared to Traditional Off-the-Shelf Implants
The shift toward Personalized Knee Replacement is revolutionizing orthopedic surgery, moving past the limitations of standardized, "off-the-shelf" implants. Utilizing advanced imaging like CT scans, surgeons and biomedical engineers now create a custom-made prosthetic implant and patient-specific instrumentation that precisely matches the unique contours and anatomy of an individual's knee joint. This customized approach aims to restore the patient's native joint line, alignment, and natural knee motion, significantly reducing the common dissatisfaction experienced by many patients after conventional knee arthroplasty.
This technology is rooted in the understanding that every knee is structurally unique, and a one-size-fits-all implant often compromises optimal fit and kinematics, leading to residual pain or a "not-quite-right" feeling. By meticulously designing the implant to fit the patient's specific bone geometry, personalized replacement minimizes common issues like implant overhang, which…
