The first and only knee designed specifically for women
Women represent the most important group of knee replacement patients as they comprise the largest proportion of patients, but also tend to have poorer results. This is no surprise as until now there have been no knee replacements designed specifically to fit the different shape of a woman's knee. The Zimmer® NexGen® knee is the first and only knee replacement to offer the Gender Solutions™ option, that has been designed specifically to fit the different shape of a woman's knee and the way it works. It is expected that the improvements will help female patients to have better function, less pain and better stability.
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Your knee joint is composed of three bones: the end of your thighbone (femur), the top of your shinbone (tibia) and your kneecap (patella). These three bones are held together by tendons and ligaments and cushioned by cartilage. If you are injured, or get an infection or arthritis, the cartilage can become damaged and deteriorate. Eventually, your knee bones can grind together, which is painful, and your doctor might recommend knee replacement. Total knee replacement involves removing the portions of your bone that are damaged and resurfacing your knee with metal and plastic implants. |
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The Zimmer Gender Solutions knee implant replaces the thighbone portion of the knee. Knee replacements have long been available in many different sizes, but pioneering research conducted for Zimmer shows getting a good fit is not just about size, it is about shape.
Quick links
- View the first knee replacement shaped to fit a woman's anatomy – three distinct differences ( www.genderknee.org)
- Case study 1– Eileen
- Case study 2- Margaret
- Fact sheet ( www.genderknee.net)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Surgeons and facilities
- Research history
- Download launch press release
- About total knee replacement
Essential Product Information
Individual results may vary. Your results will depend upon your personal circumstances. This information is intended to provide introductory information about the Gender Solutions knee implant. It does not include all of the information needed to determine eligibility for knee replacement or for proper use and care of a prosthetic knee implant. Please consult your doctor for additional information. Joint replacement is usually a last option after all other treatments have been exhausted.
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