Defective or poorly designed knees can have serious side effects for a joint implant recipient, including pain, immobility, and even the need for premature revision surgery. Knee surgery gets a legup with oxinium implants chennai. Oxinium knee replacement for young patients youtube. Nov 01, 20 the cementless versions of the oxinium genesis ii and profix ii were recalled in 2003 after the devices impaired bonding ability meant many patients had to have revision surgery for their knee implants. The oxzr alloy aims to combine the advantages of a ceramic. Venkatachalam, consultant orthopedic surgeon in chennai this week. Smith and nephew stopped sales of the products and alerted u. Twelveyear outcomes of an oxinium total knee replacement. Ceramic coated knee system total knee replacement has seen a wide spectrum of implants over the past few decades catering to a multitude of function requirements and simulating the complex anatomy of the knee. Entries tagged with oxinium knee knee avn treatment india. Oxinium knee replacement ceramic coated knee system total knee replacement has seen a wide spectrum of implants over the past few decades catering to a multitude of function requirements and simulating the complex anatomy of the knee. When selecting the appropriate implant, surgeons should consider the composition of each implant before use. Mar, 2016 cubby217 i also wanted to tell u that i had a bone scan done on my total knee replacement and it came back showing no loosening but when i found my new surgeon and he did my surgery my lower half of my replacement part wasnt even attached to the cement or bone.
Total knee replacement is a surgical procedure in which damaged cartilage of knee joint is replaced with metal lining and plastic cushion. Knee replacement surgery is often prescribed for patients who suffer from osteoarthritis. Total knee arthroplasty with an oxidised zirconium femoral. Oxinium knee replacement medical tourism disabled world. Pdf the use of oxidized zirconium alloy in knee arthroplasty. Oxinium is used with legion and journey knees and has been found to be a viable option for the metal sensitive knee and hip replacement patient. Im going to try the 30 yr knee because there are no guarantees that i will outlast them either. In some cases, however, new knee replacement devices and techniques have not lived up to their advertised promise. Many examples of knees implants have been subject to. Twelveyear outcomes of an oxinium total knee replacement compared with the same cobaltchromium design an analysis of 17,577 prostheses from the australian orthopaedic association national joint replacement registry. Oxinium oxidized zirconium for hip and knee replacement.
Oxinium journey knee replacement introduced in india. Pdf twelve year outcomes of oxinium total knee arthroplasty. Knee replacement surgery remains one of the most commonly performed replacement surgeries in the u. This new material may be considered for young patients under 65 years of age undergoing total knee replacement. Observation of lubrication mechanisms in knee replacement. In fact, in the latest australian hip registry, where they monitor every hip that goes in, oxinium had the lowest revision rate of any hip on the market. Smith and nephew oxinium genesis ii and profix knee recall. Knee replacement for young and active patients oxinium knee. Recalled oxinium knee implants lead to revision surgery. On the basis of the actual knowledge, the uncemented knee prosthesis. Twelve year outcomes of oxinium total knee arthroplasty compared to the same cobalt chrome prosthesis. I was told to wait at first, but my doctors and i now both agree i can no longer wait. Knee replacement recalls, zimmer nexgen knee, safety.
Twelve year outcomes of oxinium total knee arthroplasty. Oxinium has proven to be a superior metal for use in hip and knee implants due to its reduced friction and increased resistance to scratching and abrasion. Mar, 2016 revision tkr cubby217s has a new oxinium knee implant. Australian orthopaedic association national joint replacement registry. For older patients, we have many knee replacement products that are proven highly reliable over time. Smith and nephew stopped sales of the products and alerted the fda of the problems associated with the knee implants in august, 2003. There are potential risks with knee replacement surgery such as loosening, wear and infection that may result in the need for additional surgery. Feb 16, 2016 no difference in cpr was found between the oxinium and cocr groups for any age category for all causes of revision, looseninglysis or noninfective causes, except for looseninglysis in the 75 years old group p0. October 7, 2005 oxiniumscience behind the ceramic polyethylene wear against oxinium spector et al. The total number of registered joint arthroplasties at.
Since the oxinium implant has recently been available in india, it is a boon for younger arthritic patients who need a knee replacement. Im in my mid 40s and have been suffering for over 7 years. Im scheduled for knee double total knee at end of aug. In these patients, oxinium tka had a higher cpr due to uncertain reasons. Knee replacement can help relieve pain from joint trauma or degenerative disease like osteoarthritis. Oxinium knee replacement in the past, orthopedic surgeons have been reluctant to offer young men and women knee joint replacement surgical options because their activity levels are naturally higher than older patients, and most conventional knee implants typically last only last between 10 and 15 years.
Oxinium, oxidized zirconium is a material used in hip and. Oxinium has been used for femoral components in total knee replacement since the 1980s. There arent many people on bonesmart at the moment who have had a knee replacement removed and a revision. Please fill out the form below to inquire about your rights or any other questions you may have regarding the recall of the smith and nephew knee replacement systems, oxinium genesis ii and oxinium profix. Oxinium knee replacement the phenomenon of wear is of great concern to orthopaedic surgeons carrying out knee and hip replacements. Smith and nephew announced a voluntary recall of the cementless versions of their oxinium genesis ii and oxinium profix ii knee replacement systems.
An alabama man has filed a product liability lawsuit over problems. For young people with active lifestyles, chronic arthritis and knee replacement could really tie them down. Young patients with knee arthritis sometimes need a knee replacement. This website uses cookie s to help you get the most out of your experience during your visit, and we can improve the content served to you by collecting statistical information. Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures in the united states, with more than 600,000 surgeries performed every year. Features a 15 anatomic blend on the femoral component. Oxinium knee implants side effects parker waichman llp. Nickel, cobalt, and chromium are commonly cited allergens for knee replacement patients. By combining the biocompatible, proprietary oxinium alloy with xlpe. Knee replacement implants subject to recalls, lawsuits.
Advanced wear of an oxinium femoral head implant following. What is knee replacement and knee replacement surgery. Oxinium oxidized zirconium is revolutionary to the orthopaedic speciality. Oxinium knee archives knee replacement surgery india dr. This website uses cookies to help you get the most out of your experience during your visit, and we can improve the content served to you by collecting statistical information.
In 2003 it was introduced as a femoral head in hip arthroplasty surgery and had shown equivalent midterm results to cobaltchrome. With the expected longevity of the implant ceramic coated knee implants are expected to outlive the patient. The journey knee in oxinium was introduced in india by dr. Dec 28, 2008 a young and active patient talks about his oxinium knee replacement implanted with computer assisted navigation. Nov 11, 2016 recalled oxinium knee implants lead to revision surgery. Oxinium has been around for 16 years and is the longest lasting hip and knee on the market the only one approved to last for 30 years by the fda. The first patient to receive bilateral oxinium journey replacements was a 38 year old lady suffering from crippling rheumatoid arthritis. To report the early results of the oxinium genesis ii prosthesis with an oxidised zirconium femoral component in 55 patients. To understand a total knee replacement, you must first understand the structure of the knee joint. Oxinium oxidized zirconium zirconium a biocompatible metal similar to titanium the outer surface takes on lowfriction ceramic qualities during patented process surface becomes 4,900times more resistant to the commonly experienced metal abrasion that wears through plastic components. Whenever two surfaces move or rub relative to one another there is always a problem with the production of wear particles especially when one of the bearing surfaces is softer like for example, polyethylene, in the knee. See instructions for authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. Knee replacement for young and active patients oxinium.
It consists of a zirconium alloy metal substrate that transitions into a ceramic zirconium oxide outer surface. Feb 27, 2009 young patients with knee arthritis sometimes need a knee replacement. Photos of an oxinium knee replacement having just been implanted. Oxinium modular femoral heads do not reduce polyethylene wear in. Patients should not perform high impact activities such as running and jumping unless their surgeon tells them that the bone has healed and these activities are acceptable.
Knee operation india oxinium replacement, arthroscopy. Oxinium, for hip and knee replacement, is a metal alloy material with a ceramic surface using a patented process. This procedure provides pain free and functional knee joint to the patient. Revision tkr cubby217s has a new oxinium knee implant. If it last 30 years, we can avoid socalled revision surgery to replace a worn out device and that saves the patient pain and money. Frustration with socialistic health care system of the netherlands brought this. The cumulative percent revision was greater for the oxinium components than for the cocr components. Background the knee is the largest joint in the human body. The wrought components used in total joint arthroplasty are. Traditional knee replacement options dont meet the need for higher functionality, improved motion. Too many of these knee replacements in recent years have had defective hardware. Oxinium is produced as a result of a chemical process that allows oxygen to absorb into zirconium metal thereby changing only its surface from metal to ceramic.
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