The Zimmer® Gender Solutions™ Knee: Three Distinct Differences
The first knee replacement shaped to fit a woman's anatomy
BBC Woman's Hour article and podcast
There are three main differences between the Zimmer Gender Solutions knee implant and a traditional “unisex” implant, reflecting the typical shape of a female knee:
Thinner profile
A thinner profile accommodates the typically less prominent kneecap at the front of a woman’s knee, reducing the feeling of ‘bulkiness’ and associated pain. This potentially results in a greater range of knee motion and more natural movement.
Contoured shape
A contoured shape closely matches the narrower anatomy of the female knee and gives a more precise fit. This helps prevent the implant from overhanging the bone and pressing on surrounding ligaments or tendons, which can cause pain.
More Natural Tracking
An improved design allows for more natural movement by accommodating for the different alignment between the hip and the knee, which is seen in women. As a result, the knee will work better because the muscles and kneecap are more naturally aligned.
The Zimmer Gender Solutions knee implant is available in five different sizes for both the left and the right knee, allowing surgeons to give women a ‘personalised’ knee implant that will feel more natural and may further reduce the incidence of post operative pain.
