Medacta Group S.A., a Swiss company renowned for its innovative and personalized solutions in joint replacement, sports medicine, and spine surgeries, is excited to introduce GMK SpheriKA. This cutting-edge femoral component is optimized for Kinematic Alignment (KA) in total knee replacement procedures and is set to make its global debut at the 2023 American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Annual Meeting on November 2.

Medacta's dedication to enhancing patient experiences in total knee procedures has advanced with the adoption of Kinematic Alignment. This approach focuses on restoring the knee's natural pre-arthritic alignment through anatomic resurfacing while minimizing the need for ligament releases. Clinical evidence suggests that this method enhances patient satisfaction compared to traditional techniques. Recent studies have also identified the potential of the GMK Sphere implant for Kinematic Alignment, with the promise of improved patient outcomes compared to other knee designs.

GMK SpheriKA, building on the successful GMK Sphere's ball-in-socket design, offers patients an implant that aims to deliver a more natural and stable feeling during everyday activities, closely mimicking the movement of a healthy knee. Notably, GMK SpheriKA is tailored for Kinematic Alignment procedures, featuring optimized femoral coverage and patellar tracking. This marks it as the first implant specifically designed for this technique.

Medacta's Kinematic Alignment Platform, known as MyKA, provides surgeons with a comprehensive solution for the safe and consistent execution of Kinematic Alignment. It includes dedicated instrumentation and a personalized education program facilitated by the M.O.R.E. Institute, with support from a global network of expert surgeons. Additionally, the platform integrates cutting-edge technologies, such as a dedicated planning protocol for MyKnee 3D-printed patient-specific guides and NextAR Knee, an Augmented Reality surgical application that delivers real-time data to enhance the surgical workflow. Both NextAR Knee and MyKnee are integral components of the MySolutions Personalized Ecosystem, which represents Medacta's portfolio of advanced digital solutions designed to enhance patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes.

Source: medacta.com

 

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