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LITTLE ROCK, AR--(Marketwire - October 29, 2009) - BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center-Little Rock
orthopedic surgeons can plan a total knee
replacement implant procedure before the surgery, using an MRI to
create a three-dimensional joint reconstruction.
Planning Knee Surgery
Typically, surgeons use x-rays to plan before surgery. During the knee
replacement implant procedure, the surgeon uses an assortment of
instruments to verify sizing and establish proper positioning and
alignment.
Aligning Knee Implants
With the MRI and Signature Knee Personalized Patient Care System
positioning guides, surgeons have access to a greater level of detail and
precision for knee replacement implant position and alignment before the
procedure. This allows the physician to tailor the location of the knee
replacement implant specifically to the knee surgery patient.
The Signature Knee Difference
The procedure is similar to traditional total knee replacement with a few
exceptions. During total knee surgery, a
multitude of instruments are used to position the guides for removing
damaged bone and cartilage. The physician may also use instruments placed
inside the thighbone and/or shinbone to assist with knee replacement
implant alignment. With this new procedure, guides are placed directly onto
the bone and therefore do not require instruments be placed in the
thighbone or shinbone, allowing for a potentially less invasive procedure,
and use of fewer instruments. Watch the Signature total knee replacement
video.
About BAPTIST HEALTH
BAPTIST HEALTH is the state's most comprehensive healthcare system. With
more than 175 facilities, BAPTIST HEALTH is committed to delivering "All
Our Best" in healthcare to the people of Arkansas. For more information
about BAPTIST HEALTH Orthopedic Center or any BAPTIST HEALTH service, call
BAPTIST HEALTH HealthLine at B-A-P-T-I-S-T (227-8478) or visit our Web site
at www.baptist-health.com.
