As remarkable as OXINIUM◊ Oxidized Zirconium is, it is the combination of the OXINIUM material on XLPE that makes provides wear protection on both surfaces of the implant.
POLARSTEM◊ + OXINIUM◊ Technology + R3◊. Trusted Technology. Trusted Performance.
Aren’t all total knee implants the same?
Not all knee implants are the same. Smith+Nephew knee implants are the only joint replacements selected by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Partial knee replacement has been around as a surgical option since the 1970s.
Robotics-assisted knee surgery with Smith+Nephew implants can deliver the ultimate knee replacement experience.
Arthritis of the knee is a disease which wears away the cartilage between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone).
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