The Zimmer® Gender Solutions™ Knee
The Gender
Knee is a knee designed to more accurately fit the unique
anatomy and geometry of the female knee. There are several
changes to the traditional knee design that may make the knee
more appropriate for the female knee replacement patient.
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Distinct Differences:
Thinner
Profile
The bone
in the front of a woman's knee is typically less prominent
than in a man's. Traditional implants have a thickness in
front that may end up making them feel "bulky," which may
result in pain and a decrease in range of motion. The Zimmer
Gender Knee has a thinner profile to accommodate this
anatomical difference between men and women.
More
Natural Movement
The angle
between the hip and the knee affects how the kneecap moves
over the thighbone when the knee is in motion. Women have a
distinct shape that frequently results in a different angle
between the hip and the knee when compared to men. The Zimmer
Gender Knee accounts for this difference, allowing for more
natural movement.
Contoured
Shape
The Zimmer
Gender Knee has a contoured shape to more closely match the
narrower anatomy of a woman's knee. This contouring provides
for a more precise fit and may prevent the implant from
overhanging the bone and potentially pressing on or damaging
surrounding ligaments or tendons.
For more information on the Gender Knee, contact Dr. Williams
at 888-1051 or see Zimmer's website.
