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...
