What is oxinium hip replacement?

OXINIUM◊ Oxidized Zirconium During manufacture, OXINIUM implants undergo a process that transforms the zirconium surface into a hard, ceramicised metal – while still retaining all of the durability of the underlying metal.

How long does a Smith and Nephew knee last?

“Together, they yield virtually indiscernible wear. After performing wear simulator testing of the knee replacements over three continuous years, we have confirmed that this Smith & Nephew knee replacement made with VERILAST technology, under normal circumstances, is expected to last for 30 years,” he said.

What is Smith and Nephew knee replacement made of?

More than a decade ago, Smith & Nephew introduced OXINIUM◊ Oxidized Zirconium. This patented metal alloy is available for many of our knee and hip implant systems. The combination of hardness, smoothness and scratch-resistance makes it a superb choice for hip and knee implants.

Is OXINIUM a metal?

OXINIUM is a metal, with excellent fracture toughness like cobalt chrome, but it has a ceramic surface that offers outstanding wear resistance.

What is oxinium made of?

Oxinium™ is produced by heating zirconium alloy (97.5% zirconium + 2.5% niobium) in air. The outer 5µm of the head is oxidised to form the hard zirconium oxide.

Which implant is best for knee replacement?

The most popular type of knee replacement implant is the fixed bearing implant. The fixed bearing implants are best suited for patients who aren’t overweight and those who do not have active lifestyles.

Which knee implant is best?

What are the best knee replacement brands?

In the US, the most popular knee replacement parts manufacturers are Zimmer (which has merged with Biomet), Stryker, DePuy and Smith & Nephew….Stryker

Triathlon Total Knee— Designed to feel natural, and allow up to 150 degrees of flexion.
Triathlon Tritanium Total Knee— A cementless total knee replacement option.

Are muscles cut during a total knee replacement?

In traditional knee replacement surgery, the surgeon makes a long incision over the middle of the knee and cuts muscles, tendons and ligaments to get to the knee joint. When more tissues, muscles and tendons are cut during surgery, the recovery is more painful and the healing process takes longer.

What is the best material for knee replacement?

The metals used in artificial knees are alloys of cobalt-chromium and titanium. The bearing portion of the joint is made of a high-grade, wear-resistant plastic. The metal-plastic bearing combination is the most common type used in knee replacement implants worldwide.