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Rotating Platform Knee
Deciding to have knee replacement surgery is an involved process that
calls for an in-depth evaluation of the patient's age, activity level,
weight and degree of arthritis or joint deterioration. Once the
choice is made to have knee replacement surgery, a next step is
deciding which knee implant is the best choice for the patient's
lifestyle. For those with more active lifestyles, the rotating
platform knee may be the ideal implant.
Compared to a more traditional fixed bearing implant, the unique design
of the rotating platform knee includes swiveling parts that allows a
range of motion more like the natural movements of the knee. This
more fluid movement may exceed traditional fixed bearing implants in
returning active knee replacement patients to an energetic lifestyle.
VOA Research Foundation is following patients with the rotating
platform knee in a study to compare the benefits with traditional fixed
bearing implants.
As with any surgery, there are risks. Each patient responds
differently depending on their unique situation. Talk with your
surgeon about the best implant choice for you.
For more information about the rotating platform knee, click here.
Computer-assisted Orthopedic Surgery
Knee
replacement surgery continues to advance with less invasive incisions,
improved anesthetic techniques, and managed rehabilitation - all of
which combine to accelerate recovery and return to activity.
Computer-assisted surgery gives the surgeon a three-dimensional image
of the patient's knee, and potential component placement and alignment.
This allows the surgeon to plan and evaluate surgical cuts and the
implication of placement of the implants before any cuts are actually
made. In this way, fine tuning of the implant placement and limb
alignment can be made to hopefully improve results.
Dr. William Barrett
is involved in an ongoing two-year clinical study comparing the
accuracy of computer-assisted knee replacement surgery with traditional
knee replacement techniques using mechanical instruments to guide the
cuts and alignment. The results of this study will be presented at the sixth annual meeting of the International Society of Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery in Montreal, Canada in June of 2006.
For more information about computer-assisted knee replacement surgery, click here.
To learn more about VOA Research Foundation's knee replacement studies call 425-656-5060, ext. 3063.
Total Knee Arthroplasty
To download the discharge physical therapy protocol for total knee arthroplasty, click here.
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VOA Renton Clinic  4011 Talbot Road S
Suite 300
Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425.656.5060
Fax: 425.656.5047
VOA Covington Clinic  27005 168th Pl SE
Suite 201
Covington, WA 98042
Phone: 253.630.3660
Fax: 253.631.1591 |
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Knee Replacement Studies 
