Artificial Knee Replacement
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Artificial Knee ReplacementRamana Gabby Chris
12 December 2012Biotech Engineering
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Causes
▪ Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury▪ Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury▪ Medical Collateral Ligament Injury▪ Bursitis
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Disorder
▪ Degenerative Arthritis▪ Osteoarthrosis▪ PostTraumatic-Arthritis (develops after an injury)▪ Iliotibial Band Syndrome▪ Medical plica syndrome.
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Treatments Available
▪ Physical therapy▪ Orthotics and Bracing▪ Corticosteroids - injections▪ Hyaluronic acid – injections▪ Arthoscoic Surgery▪ Partial Knee replacement surgery. ▪ Total knee replacement
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Current Model AvailableThe only famous model is the standard hinge joint type.
1 Top part of Artificial Joint2 Bottom Part of Artificial Joint3 Tibia4 Femur
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Our Model▪ Redesigned to last for more than 10 years.▪ Redesigned to hold larger quantity of cement between
the joints.▪ Simple and innovative design. ▪ Very cheap!
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Estimated Costs
Country Price (USD)
United States $45,000-$60,000
Singapore $18,000-$22,500
Thailand $12,000-$14,200
Taiwan $9,000 – $10,100
India $7,000 – $11,200
Knee Replacement CostPrice EstimatesIncluding room fee, nurse fee, food, pre-op tests, medical supplies,
medication, operating room fee, x-rays, and consulation.