A new study shows female-specific knee implants may not improve outcomes in female total knee replacement patients, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In the study, which was presented at the 2013 AAOS meeting in Chicago last week, researchers looked at 1,957 TKRs from 2006 to 2010, of which 1,515 used female-specific implants. Female implants are designed to be narrower with an atypical angle and a thinner anterior flange to mimic characteristics of the female knee, according to the release.
Researchers reviewed radiographs to analyze the implants' fit and clinical outcomes, according to the release. The results showed less overhang of the implant in the gender-specific devices. However, patient range of motion, knee flexion, lateral release rates and pain score improvements were comparable for both groups.
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Researchers reviewed radiographs to analyze the implants' fit and clinical outcomes, according to the release. The results showed less overhang of the implant in the gender-specific devices. However, patient range of motion, knee flexion, lateral release rates and pain score improvements were comparable for both groups.
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