The Hindu·2 min read·medium
Experts bat for modern knee replacement tailored to patients
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The Hindu Bureau
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Orthopedic surgeons at Parvathy Hospital are advocating for personalized knee replacement surgeries that prioritize individual patient anatomy over traditional mechanical alignment. By using kinematic alignment and medial-pivot implants, the procedure aims to replicate natural biomechanics and improve long-term joint function.
Modern knee replacement surgeries are about positioning the implant according to a patient’s individual anatomy rather than relying on conventional mechanical alignment, experts at Parvathy Hospital said.
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