Knee implants designed for women.(Orthopedics)(University of Texas (Dallas). Southwestern Medical Center) USA Today (Magazine) | October 1, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Society for the Advancement of Education. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

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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