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TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT GET YOUR RHYTHMBACK FIND OUT WHY THE EXACTECH KNEE MAY BE RIGHT FOR YOU

MORE THAN 3DECADES OF CLINICAL RESULTS. PROVEN DESIGN, PROVEN MATERIALS. Total knee joint replacement, also called total knee arthroplasty (TKA), is one of the most successful surgical procedures. Today, more than half a million knee replacement procedures are performed every year in the United States alone.1 Exactech’s knee system has a unique story that began more than 30 years ago at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, one of the world’s leading orthopaedic research and treatment institutions. Built on a rich design history and foundation, the Optetrak® lineage of knee systems...

It is widely recognized that quality design and materials contribute to longevity and function when it comes to total joint implants. The patented DESIGN features and proprietary MATERIALS contribute to Optetrak's overall longevity and excellent clinical performance.2-3 PROVEN, NOT PROJECTED. While other companies may rely on laboratory projections to determine how their devices will perform over time, Exactech prefers a higher standard of proof - actual long-term clinical performance. Built on a proven lineage of more than three decades, Optetrak knees continue to document excellent...

MATERIALS Another important element of a knee implant is the polyethylene or plastic that fits into the tibial tray and slides against the femoral component. Variations in the way the plastic is made, packaged, and sterilized can have a significant impact on the long-term viability of the plastic itself. Exactech uses a clinically documented and successful manufacturing process, to ensure that you receive the highest quality plastic insert during your total knee replacement. It is documented that Exactech’s manufacturing process provides plastic inserts with some of the best resistance to...

REFERENCES 1. National Center for Health Statistics website. Inpatient Surgery. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/insurg.htm 2. Edwards J, Gradisar I Jr, Nadaud M, Kovacik M, Askey M. Eight and one-half year clinical experience with the Optetrak total knee prosthesis. Presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. February 2004. 3. Robinson RP, Green TM. Eleven-year implant survival rates of the all-polyethylene and metal-backed modular Optetrak posterior stabilized knee in bilateral simultaneous cases. J Arthroplasty. 2011 Dec;26(8):1165-9. 4. Data of file at Exactech. 051K....