What are Smith and Nephew knees made of?
More than a decade ago, Smith & Nephew introduced OXINIUM◊ Oxidized Zirconium. This patented metal alloy is available for many of our knee and hip implant systems. The combination of hardness, smoothness and scratch-resistance makes it a superb choice for hip and knee implants.
What is a legion in the knee?
LEGION™ Legion Total Knee System. With the LEGION? Total Knee System surgeons can offer a customized solution to meet their patient’s expectations. This system is designed to help restore function while preserving soft tissue and bone in the reconstructed joint.
Is oxinium a metal?
OXINIUM is a metal, with excellent fracture toughness like cobalt chrome, but it has a ceramic surface that offers outstanding wear resistance.
What is the cost of knee implant?
The standard, widely used cobalt chromium in knee replacement surgery will now cost Rs 54,720 as against an earlier MRP of Rs 1,58,324. Similarly, the price of special metals like titanium and oxidised zirconium have been slashed by almost 70%, to Rs 76,600 from Rs 2.49 lakh.
What metal is oxinium?
Oxinium is the brand name of a material used for replacement joints manufactured by the reconstructive orthopedic surgery division of medical devices company Smith & Nephew. It consists of a zirconium alloy metal substrate that transitions into a ceramic zirconium oxide outer surface.
What is a knee lesion?
A lesion is damage to that cartilage tissue. A lesion in your knee cartilage creates friction in the joint, which causes pain. In some cases, a knee cartilage lesion can lead to arthritis.
What is a Verilast knee?
What is VERILAST◊ Technology for Knees? VERILAST technology is the first device to combine an OXINIUM◊ Oxidized Zirconium femoral component with a highly crosslinked ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHM-WPE) tibial insert to form an advanced TKA bearing.
