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Offline BearsCubs

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Knee replacement: When will technology develop parts to withstand high impact
« on: January 27, 2009, 07:40:43 PM »
sports? Just curious from those in the know how far into the future we're looking at before they develop knee replacement that can withstand high impact sports? For example, I play ultimate frisbee and it's a lot of running, jumping, and cutting on the field, etc. Thanks.
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Offline Plumb

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Re: Knee replacement: When will technology develop parts to withstand high impact
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2009, 08:01:59 PM »
Sorry to say .. I dont see it in the near future.   You could probally run.. but after a TKR you would think twice before doing anything to hurt it.
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Re: Knee replacement: When will technology develop parts to withstand high impact
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2009, 06:13:46 PM »
I need double TKRs and I'm looking into the new Smith & Nephew hardware that is surfaced with Oxidized Zirconium.  The system seems to be aligned more like a normal knee and the wear rate due to the surfacing is far less.  It appears to allow for a more active lifestyle, so it might be a good choice for you -- but try not to expect miracles.  You can read up on it here.

http://global.smith-nephew.com/master/OXINIUM_GENESISII_PROFIX_22462.htm
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Offline lady

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Re: Knee replacement: When will technology develop parts to withstand high impact
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2009, 10:01:58 PM »
Has anyone heard of the Journey Knee? It is supposable lasts a lifetime.
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Re: Knee replacement: When will technology develop parts to withstand high impact
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2009, 10:03:07 PM »
And what is a lifetime? JK. but seriously my grandmother is 93!!!and the ever ready bunny.
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dislocated patella and chopped off most of chondal 1985
chondroplasty/medial meniscus repair 1996
ACI  quater size defect-surgery failure
lateral meniscus repair2002
chondroplasty, lateral Meniscectomy2006
synvisc & orthovisc injections 2008/2009
drained and cortizone injection 2008

Offline cboden51

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Re: Knee replacement: When will technology develop parts to withstand high impact
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2009, 07:37:43 PM »
I'll have to do some research on the knees you are referencing but it was my understanding that the problem was with the components coming loose in addition with any problems you might have with the knee itself.
Connie
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Offline LonPark

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Re: Knee replacement: When will technology develop parts to withstand high impact
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2009, 07:06:11 PM »
I hope it lasts a lifetime, that is the one my OS selected for my TKR on 7/10/09, mainly because of my age (38).  It's for a more active lifestyle.
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