NEWS FLASH

February 2008

Knee Replacement Designed For Women Now Available

Kennedy-White Orthopaedic Center is pleased to announce the availability of a knee replacement implant that is designed for the anatomy of a woman’s knee. Traditional knee replacements are sized and shaped in relation to the average of a man’s knee. A woman’s knee tends to be narrower than a man’s. In addition, because their hips are wider, a woman’s knee moves differently than a man’s. The Zimmer Gender Solutions Knee now offered at Kennedy-White Orthopaedic Center is designed to accommodate those differences and is shaped to fit a woman’s anatomy.

Knee replacements have been a highly successful surgery for more than 30 years. According to the National Institutes of Health, 9 out of 10 patients who undergo the procedure report improved pain relief, knee function and overall health-related quality of life. For women the Gender Knee makes knee replacement surgery more attractive than ever. It’s the best of both worlds, a knee replacement that is based on an implant that has a 10-year proven track record of success, but with change in shape that women can call their own.

If you would like to learn more information, please call our office for an appointment.

Our surgeons are happy to answer any questions you have.

Kennedy-White Orthopaedic Center

941-365-0655