Zimmer® Gender Solutions™ Knee
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Gender Solutions
Knee
Presented By: Cheryl Blanchard, Ph.D., Senior Vice President,
Research and Development and Chief Scientific Officer
The Gender Solutions Knee represents an important step in addressing patient-specific requirements, but many other opportunities to improve implant design and performance may exist. The company is currently pursuing research and development aimed at addressing the gender differences in hip anatomy and function.
Gender Solutions Knee
As women currently receive nearly 60% of all total knee arthroplasties, a knee implant designed specifically towards anatomical features most commonly seen in women is a logical development. With the addition of Gender Solutions Implants to our knee portfolio, Zimmer now offers implants to match the specific needs of each patient.
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Gender Solutions Knee Implants are based on Zimmer’s 20+ years of clinical success in total knee replacement. Gender Solutions Knees safely accommodate high flexion for today’s active patient and can be used with MIS Procedures |
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Zimmer collected and analyzed CT data for femurs and patellas and identified differences between the female and male knee. Implant designs that distinguish between female and male anatomical differences allow for improved implant fit and fewer intraoperative compromises. |
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Zimmer Gender Solutions in Total Hip Arthroplasty
Zimmer’s commitment to improving the quality of life for patients includes recognizing the differences between women and men in the design of our implants. A woman’s hip anatomy is quite distinguishable from a man’s. Zimmer® Gender Solutions hips platform will be built upon a rich heritage of addressing issues specific to patients. Through collaboration with leading surgeons from around the world, we are studying and considering the anatomical differences in the design of our orthopaedic implants and educational solutions.
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