Knee implants designed for women.(Orthopedics)(University of Texas (Dallas). Southwestern Medical Center)

From: USA Today (Magazine) | Date: October 1, 2006 | Copyright information

Orthopedic surgeons at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, are among the first to use knee implants specifically designed to fit a woman's anatomy. The implant addresses three distinct and scientifically documented shape differences in women's and men's knees.

Designed using three-dimensional computed tomography imaging, this high-flex knee more closely mimics the joints and inner workings of a woman's anatomy. 'q-his is one in a series of technical improvements in the design of knee implants that is long overdue," observes Robed Bucholz, chairman of ...

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