Restore Your Active Lifestyle Patello-Femoral Patient Pamphlet

Find out if the Arthrosurface PF Wave is right for you!

OUR PATIENTS STAY ACTIVEThe active alternative to a total knee replacement Have you been told that you may need a total knee replacement? Did you know that artificial joints can limit a person's range of motion and ability to perform daily tasks? Or that they also restrict physical activities such as cycling, martial arts, and weightlifting? Unlike a total knee replacement, the Arthrosurface® Joint Restoration System can allow you to resume full activity by preserving the natural anatomy of your joint. Consisting of a cap and screw that allow the surgeon to restore only the damaged area of the...

Knees and Arthritis What parts of the knee can develop arthritis? Arthritis commonly occurs in two areas: • Where the joints in your knee meet, known as the condyles (the end of your thigh bone) • In the area behind the kneecap (patello femoral joint) If you have pain in your knee when getting up from a chair or going up and down stairs, you may have damage in your kneecap. If your knee hurts after standing or long walks, then it may point to a problem in one of the condyles. Can arthritis get worse? Any event, continued malalignment or disease process (i.e. inflammation) that injures the cartilage...

Compartment Arthritis Patello Femoral Arthritis Arthritic Knee

What are treatment options for damaged cartilage? In a marrow stimulation procedure, a surgeon uses a pick or an awl to create holes in the exposed defect, which will cause bleeding. This initiates a fibro-cartilage healing response. The fibro-cartilage then grows and fills the lesion creating a new surface. This response is similar to a “scar” or the way a scab grows over a cut. Depending on the degree of cartilage injury, patient age, and the level of activity desired, patients may be candidates for a variety of treatments. These include marrow stimulation, grafting, injections, an Arthrosurface...

Injections provide an option where a cartilage biopsy is taken from the patient and then sent to a lab where new cartilage cells are grown. The patient then returns for a second surgery where the cells are placed in the damaged area and covered with a tissue patch so that the cells stay in place until healed. Some downsides of this procedure include: IN J EC Varying results Lengthy rehab ● E xpensive costs as it is not always covered by insurance. Arthrosurface joint restoration is performed with the PF Wave implant, a technologically advanced system designed to match the shape and contour of...

How is the PF Wave different than other existing devices? Unlike Onlay Patello Femoral Replacements or a Total Knee Replacement, the PF Wave: • Is custom matched and fit to the patient's joint size and shape • Provides a stable implant via screw fixation • Requires removing significantly less cartilage and bone compared to traditional joint replacements • Is placed into the surface rather than on top, leaving the joint less surgically altered • Preserves joint motion and natural anatomy of the knee so no bridges are burned • May be performed on an outpatient basis How long will the PF Wave...

The PF Wave leaves more bone intact, providing more options should future surgery be required. If your PF Wave ever fails, it may be replaced with a traditional total joint replacement. Does the PF Wave "burn any bridges?" There is minimal bone removed with the PF Wave because, unlike existing joint replacements, it does not require not surgically removing the entire bone surface on both sides of the joint. Removing the entire ■ bone surface on both sides of the joint leaves less of the natural bone to work with if future surgery is required. Will I feel the device? No. The implant is surgically...

Questions to ask your doctor during your visit • Will my joint feel normal and move naturally after I have the surgery? • Will you remove my ACL? • Is my cartilage damage localized? • Is the alignment of my joint close to normal? • Is my joint unstable? • Do I have any joint space remaining? • How long will I be hospitalized? • Can the procedure be performed on an outpatient basis? • Will the recovery take weeks or months? • Can I go back to all my previous sports and activities? Are you a candidate for the PF Wave? • You are aged 35 to 75 years old • You want to regain your active lifestyle •...

A Patient’s Story “I was training for a half ironman when my knee just locked up.” After severly injuring her knee, Letia initially elected for an Osteotomy with a lateral release and ACI (Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation). Not only did these surgeries fail, she was also burdened with severe complications from the procedure, including an infection from the hospital. Very discouraged by the failed surgery and the many complications she endured, Letia decided to make an appointment with Dr. Brian Mckeon at New England Baptist Hospital. After exploring all of her options with Dr. McKeon, they...

Due to its general applicability, do not rely on information in this brochure to assess any particular patient condition. Individual results may vary. Seek professional medical advice for specific personal care. Do not delay seeking professional medical advice or disregard professional medical advice because of something you have read in this brochure. Arthrosurface, Inc. 28 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA 02038, USA Tel: 508.520.3003 / Email: [email protected] © 2018 Arthrosurface, Inc. All Rights Reserved. To find a doctor near you, call 1.508.520.3003 or visit www.arthrosurface.com/find-a-doctor...