DePuy Knee Replacements - Taking Replacement Knees For a Spin

With obesity on the rise in the United States, we are seeing an increase in obesity related health concerns as well. These range from diabetes to failure of joints such as the knees, ankles and hips, and may only be resolved through costly and invasive replacement surgeries. Obesity is not the only cause for knee replacement surgery as the delicate joints of the human body can also be damaged through repetitive motion such as stooping and kneeling or from traumatic impact related to sports and accidents. One product that has made significant strides in joint replacement technology is DePuy knee replacements. With several different models available, DePuy is providing prosthetic knees for both partial knee replacement surgeries and complete knee replacements.

DePuy knee replacements have pioneered the field of knee replacement with their ground breaking rotating platform knees. Unlike some traditional knee replacement products, these implants allow the knee to not only bend, but also to rotate in a manner that is much more natural and realistic to the way that you would normally move your knee. The advanced design has been the product of over 30 years of research and development. In general, rotation places more stress on and causes more wear and tear to your knee joints than any other type of motion. This motion can also cause increased wear and tear on a replacement knee. DePuy knee replacements have been found to have a much lower rate of replacement than some other, non-rotating replacement joints.

Regardless of what type of replacement knee a patient receives, the simple truth is that knee replacement surgery is an invasive procedure with a long and arduous recovery and rehab time. Patients typically experience quite a bit of pain following the surgery and the soreness can persist well beyond the duration of rehab. Some physical therapists may employ the use of a CPM - or continuous passive motion device- or flex machine as they are frequently called in order to restore movement and flexibility after knee replacement surgery. DePuy knee replacements, with their rotating design may lead to improved recovery time, with full use being restored in less than a year.

Though DePuy knee replacements may not be suitable for all patients, there are many other options available as well which will allow patients suffering from knee pain to regain their mobility.