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Knee Replacement Surgery—

Is it Time?

Many arthritis sufferers will face an unfortunate truth at some point in their lives: there may come a time when lifestyle changes and medication no longer effectively relieve knee pain. When this happens, it’s probably time to meet with your orthopaedic surgeon to determine if surgery is appropriate for you. It’s important that you find a doctor you’re comfortable with, and one who performs surgery with the Zimmer® Gender Solutions ™ Knee. The good news is that with recent advances in technology and procedures, there’s never been a better time to consider knee replacement surgery. Find a doctor in your area today.

New technology makes the decision to have surgery easier

Traditional knee replacement surgery has helped millions of Americans over the years, enabling them to once again walk with minimal or no pain. In fact, research shows that 9 out of 10 people who have had knee replacement surgery experience an improvement in knee pain and function. And now, a recent advance in technology is making the decision to have surgery an easier one.

The Zimmer Gender Solutions Knee is the first and only knee replacement created to fit a woman’s shape and size. The design of the Zimmer Gender Knee is based on 3 distinct differences in a woman’s anatomy that allow for a better fit, higher flexion, and more natural movement.

Minimally invasive surgery: the latest development in joint replacement techniques

Zimmer has developed less invasive surgical options that let people recover more quickly and get back to their lives sooner. Smaller incisions and less cutting of muscles, ligaments, and tendons can make a big difference for many people.

Using specialized instruments, surgeons are able to perform this minimally invasive procedure through a smaller incision than the traditional 8- to 12-inch cut normally required for traditional open-knee surgery. The result is not only a smaller scar, but also the possibility of a faster, less painful recovery.

These advanced procedures may take a little longer to perform than traditional techniques. For example, it may take a surgeon longer to reposition tendons and muscles than it would to cut them. However, there are many benefits after surgery:

• Less postoperative pain
• Shorter hospital stays (as little as one or two days)
• Faster recovery period
• Quicker return to work and daily activities

Other surgical procedures

Total knee replacement is not the only option in surgical procedures. Arthroscopy allows a doctor to see any damage to the knee, remove loose cartilage, or repair soft tissue tears. A partial knee replacement involves only the removal and replacement of the damaged components.

Learn more about these alternatives.

Learn about the Zimmer Gender Solutions Knee.

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