Columbus® Knee System and OrthoPilot® Navigation System Used in Study That Concludes Navigation as Proven Method for Improved TKA Alignment Accuracy (press release)
Columbus Navigated TKA Study Investigates the Functional Outcomes, Survival Rates and Range of Motion of 100 Consecutive Patients 5 Years Post-Op Who Received Primary Patella-Sparing TKA
CENTER VALLEY, PA--(Marketwired - September 18, 2013) - Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC., a leader in orthopaedic implant and instrument technology, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of a clinical study focused on furthering the science of navigated Total Knee Arthroscopy (TKA) as a proven method for improved alignment accuracy and reproducibility of the surgical technique. Aesculap Implant Systems' OrthoPilot® Navigation System and the Columbus® Knee System were featured in the study that showed a 100% survivorship at 5 years post-op when compared with other non-navigated TKA.
The Columbus Navigated TKA Clinical Study states that the major factors for a favorable long-term clinical and functional outcome after conventional TKA are based on correct implant positioning and restoration of the mechanical axis and soft tissue balancing ...
