I have this doctor friend, who really likes testing knee reflexes with that little hammer they all carry.
I asked him why, and he told me he always gets a kick out of it… and if you didn’t get a kick out of that, then you might need a new knee. The good news is, I know just where to find one – you can get all the details straight from the source, at https://mskdoctors.com
If your knees are fine, and it’s your sense of humour that’s broken – that’s harder to fix, but maybe the Doc can set you up with a new funny bone if you ask nice. In the meantime though, how about we talk about knees, and what to do if yours aren’t doing what they should?
The TL:DR is simple – there’s a new type of knee prosthetic you can access, with no referral or waiting list, and it offers some pretty sweet benefits compared to the traditional options.
It’s Called TWIS-TKR – And It Will Change Everything
In the nearly 60 years since the first Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery, medical science has advanced significantly, but this new Turn With Intelligent Stability – Total Knee Replacement (TWIS-TKR) is the first technique known to use Artificial Intelligence systems to assist with the data collection and surgical planning.
Now don’t get the wrong idea, a robot isn’t going to perform the surgery, or tell the doctors what to do – it’s mostly for collecting the data, and making it easy to understand your specific needs and anatomy. A skilled, top-notch surgical team will do the rest, including determining the exact custom rotation your knee needs, to maximize your mobility and function.
Through a partnership with MAI Motion, MSK Doctors can collect all the necessary data, without inconveniencing you with a bunch of invasive medical tests.
It All Starts With Data
The process uses a unique motion analysis step, where you will be asked to move naturally through a series of ordinary activities. This data will be analysed by a custom-built AI tool that will determine how you move, and the specific rotation of your knee joint.
You may not realise it right now, but everyone moves a little differently, in how they walk, how they sit, stand, climb stairs, and jump. So why settle for the same-old solution, to a problem that’s unique to you?
The MSK Doctors surgical team can plan a custom surgical procedure that provides you with enhanced mobility and stability for your new knee, and a reduced risk of future complications. Research also suggests that with a TWIS-TKR knee, you can often return to your normal daily activities faster, including walking and climbing stairs.
Proof, Meet Pudding
The truth is, I can say all kinds of things about this new technique – but those are just words.
What really matters, what you really need to know, is how other people with a TWIS-TKR knee think of it. So, the obvious solution was simply to ask.
The fact is, folks with a TWIS-TKR reported significant improvements in several key areas, such as overall quality of life, and suggest that the new technique provides a more natural feeling knee and normal-seeming movement. Is there anything else you could ask for?
Of course, there is! How about the recovery?
In all the clinical studies I’ve seen, the folks with a TWIS-TKR prosthetic also reported feeling less post-operative pain and discomfort and increased overall satisfaction – that’s a win, win, win.
Feel Better, Last Longer & Live Better
Although the TWIS-TKR technique is still new, studies suggest that it can also reduce the need for revision surgeries, and the likelihood of complications. That means you can live better and longer, without worrying about another appointment or doing it all again.
This is due, it’s believed, to the increased stability of the new implant, which has been shown to reduce wear and tear over time. The best explanation is simply because it works better, more like a natural knee – but here’s what the experts have to say, “Biomechanical analyses in several studies have validated the design principles of TWIS-TKR. The alignment and stability features are shown to optimally distribute load across the knee joint, reducing stress on both the implant and the surrounding tissues.”
The simple fact is that medical science keeps on improving – and getting a new knee today is nothing like it used to be.
With a TWIS-TKR, you might even forget it’s there.
Don’t take my word for it though – why not ask a specialist?
You can book your own appointment with an MSK Doctors consultant, for anything – even treatment. You don’t need a referral, and there’s never a waiting list.
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