Knee Implants Designed Specifically for Female Patients May Not Improve Outcomes

Knee Implants Designed Specifically for Female Patients May Not Improve Outcomes (AAOS)
Anatomic differences between male and female knees have resulted in the creation and regular use of gender-specific implants. However, a new study presented today at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons(AAOS) finds that a specialized prosthesis may not improve overall outcomes in female total knee replacement (TKR) patients.
Female implants are narrower, with an atypical angle and a thinner anterior flange (front rim), reflecting the unique characteristics of the female kn...