What is new in Knee Replacement

Knee replacement techniques and materials are constantly evolving. Some areas that have developed include the following

• Use of cementless parts that allow new bone to grow into a porous prosthesis and hold the parts in place, creating a long term biologic fixation.
• Evolution of the polyethylene bearing surface which includes Vitamin E, which increases durability of the construct
• Improvements in the technology we use to plan and execute the surgery such as robotics, navigation and advanced radiology assessments
• Improved multimodal anaesthestic techniques which reduce post operative pain, thereby enhancing improved early function, speeding up recovery
• Techniques and medication which reduces blood loss, further enhancing safe surgery.