Innovation! Custom knee prosthesis – an intervention exclusively available at Medpark International Hospital
The first international hospital in Moldova brings a new state-of-the-art surgical service: customized knee prosthesis! Available only in Medpark, the procedure is far-reaching and impactful for all people who want to regain the mobility of their knees. Find out about what the customized knee prosthesis means and how this intervention is performed, in the following lines, from Medpark specialists
What is a custom knee replacement?
The knee is an inherent part of our locomotor system, which receives an increased part of the pressure that the body feels while we walk or play sports.
“Total knee replacement is one of the most frequently undertaken orthopedic interventions and studies show that 30% of patient complaints in the orthopedic surgical segment, globally are specifically in knee surgery,” says orthopedic traumatologist Vetrilă Viorel.
To avoid situations like this, was created the custom knee prosthesis. This type of prostheses replaces the classic version, which most of the time does not fit anatomically to the shape of the patient’s knee.
A customized prosthesis consists of: femoral, tibial and patellar components, all created from biocompatible materials, according to European quality standards.
The advantages of the customized prosthesis available only at Medpark
In order to make a difference between the personalized arthroplasty service and the personalized prosthesis that is unique in the Republic of Moldova, available in the service portfolio of Medpark International Hospital, we should mention:
- Custom surgery includes standard prosthesis with a common shape. The customized prosthesis is modeled with 3D technology according to the patient’s medical condition;
- The dimensions of the implant are general in the case of customized surgery, while the individual prosthesis adjusts according to certain patient indices, such as bone wear, the presence of certain risk factors.
- The instrumentation required for the custom prosthesis comes in a disposable and identifiable kit.
The advantages of the customized prosthesis:
- It reproduces the function of the knee
- Restores full mobility
- It makes recovery much faster
Why choose this service at Medpark?
Medpark offers exceptional conditions for minimally invasive treatment:
- 9 ultra-modern operating rooms integrated with intensive therapy and resuscitation rooms – all equipped with the best performing medical devices and qualified staff;
- Continuous flow of sterile air, hermetic doors and positive pressure in operating theaters – higher pressure sterile air is directed onto the operating table, especially above the wound, so ambient air (e.g. breathing of medical personnel) does not enter the wound – ensuring its sterility and minimal risk of infection, of post-operative complications;
- Cell-saver – autotransfusion system. The patient’s blood is transfused to himself, so he has no contact with foreign blood;
- Hemofiltration to clean the patient’s blood, applied postoperatively in complicated cases;
- Post-operative care at international standards and complex rapid rehabilitation treatment;
- Application of the “pain-free hospital” concept, ensuring individualized anesthesia and analgesia for each patient, with maximum effectiveness and minimal risks;
- 115 modern rooms for a single patient in the inpatient hospital, equipped with a functional bed, own sanitary block, folding bed for an attendant, medical staff always available, WiFi, TV, etc. for patient comfort and safety.
Equally, control and treatment at Medpark means:
- access to the extensive medical expertise of the multidisciplinary team, without the need to consult each specialist individually,
- reduced time from the moment of identification of the health problem to treatment,
- simultaneous performance of several treatments by the multidisciplinary team,
- higher efficiency of medical care and better quality of life,
- continuity of medical care and post-treatment monitoring.