The Secret to Walking Pain-Free After Knee Replacement

SUBTITLE: New research shows dual-pivot designs drastically reduce walking pain.

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a highly successful surgery in terms of implant longevity and survivorship. Despite this, patients continue to report postoperative pain, stiffness, or an unnatural feeling to the joint, with approximately 20% reporting they are not satisfied with their knee replacement.

For decades, implants were designed with a generic, non-conforming articulation that failed to account for how a native knee actually moves.