Are Zimmer Knee Replacements Good?

Many medical experts have concluded that the problems with Zimmer NexGen knee replacement products stem from the high flexion of these devices, which puts higher pressure on the knee; cementless insertion, which results in initial instability; and the MIS system, which does not give the surgeon a good view of the knee ...

How long does a Zimmer knee replacement last?

Recommendations for surgery are based on a patient's level of pain and disability. Most patients who undergo a total knee replacement are age 50-80. This is because, knee replacements are not as durable as your own knee and eventually wear out. On average, a total knee replacement lasts about 15-20 years.

What is the Zimmer knee replacement made of?

As you'd expect, orthopedic implants are very "high tech." Their designs can be quite complex, and the materials used to make them, called biomaterials, are highly developed. Examples of biomaterials include titanium, cobalt-chrome, polyethylene, and Trabecular Metal™ Material.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

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