One of the most difficult surgeries orthopaedic surgeons perform is the removal of knee implants. It is challenging to plan ahead for surgery, and frequently, the level of implant loosening cannot be determined until the implant is fully exposed. Additionally, there are several prosthetic designs that call for distinct removal methods.
With the RENOVATION Knee system, Smith & Nephew provides surgeons with a knee-specific implant extraction set that includes a variety of tool alternatives to make it easier to remove various femur and tibia components (loose first, extract second).
