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Does a zimmer knee replacement have to be a total or can it be a partial?
Zimmer is simply the company who manufacture some implants, they do a total knee called the Nexgen, and a partial called the ZUK.
Where is zimmer knee replacement made?
Warsaw (Indiana), Puerto Rico, Ireland and China.
Can a person sue for the doctor putting in a Zimmer total knee replacement?
Only if they can show either Zimmer or the Surgeon were negligent in doing so.
What brands of equipment are used for total knee replacement?
Lots of manufacturers makes these, the big names are DePuy, Biomet, Zimmer, Smith & Nephew, Stryker, Wright Medical, Exactech.
Where can one buy Zimmer joint replacement technology?
Zimmer, Inc. is headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana and specializes in personalized joint replacement technology. An orthopedic surgeon would make the decision if a Zimmer product is required.
What are Stryker and Zimmer knee replacement devices?
Both are good companies. Surgeon must be good for better outcome. We refer our patients to best surgeons & not best Hospitals / best Implant companies.
How good is attune knee replacement?
The attune knee replacement is the newest innovated, type of knee replacement. The attune knee replacement is so good that is provides more mobility and it eases the unstable feeling most all patients have with any other type of knee replacement.
How can I find out which knee replacement I received?
How can I find what knee replacement was used for my surgery?
I am a racquetball player. What is the best knee replacement technology and doctor that will get me back on the court?
Racquet ball is not a good sport for a total knee replacement, due to the jarring & stress on the knees. Take up swimming, walking, biking! Remember, a knee replacement is not a natural part & has limitations in bend & life of the parts.
Can you have knee replacement Surgery if your allergic toNickel if it''s one of the components used in the replacement?
Yes, there are implants available that are Nickel Free, Zimmer and Smith & Nephew both produce one.
Will Medicare pay for a second knee replacement?
Will Medicare pay for a second knee replacement on the same knee?
What Knee replacement device has the least failure rate?
Depends on who you ask. The most reliable results are from the National Joint Registries (from Australia, Britain, and Sweden), which say the DePuy PFC sigma or Zimmer Nexgen (but not Nexgen Flex).
