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Special Outpatient Surgery Edition - Hot Technology - April 2019

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ments instead of defaulting to total knee replacement." Dr. Adili points out that the precision cuts and pre-op planning associated with robotic surgery result in less soft tissue damage, smaller incisions and better joint alignment. "Longevity is highly associated with the alignment of the pros- thesis," he says. "If you have better alignment, you get better longevi- ty." 2. Custom implants For too long, patients have had to settle for implants that didn't quite fit right, says Edward Westerheide, MD. It can be like going to a shoe store and getting stuck between sizes. "Implant manufacturers created knee replacement systems that did- n't match anyone's particular joint," says Dr. Westerheide of Orthopedic Specialists & Sports Medicine in Newark, Ohio. "They wanted to make one that matched most people's anatomy." About 2 years ago, Dr. Westerheide began offering custom-built knee implants and using custom instruments to ensure the alignment, cut- 1 2 • O U T PA T I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E • A P R I L 2 0 1 9 • PERFECT FIT With custom implants, knee replacements are made-to-order to replicate each patient's natural anatomy. Edward Westerheide, MD

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