CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Dr. Chintan Hegde, a well-known orthopedic surgeon at Thunga hospital in Mumbai, is the first surgeon at Thunga Hospital in India to utilize the Evolution® NitrX™ Medial-Pivot Knee implant system, featuring the innovative NitrX™ coating, in a knee replacement surgery.
Dr. Hegde observes that patients come to him often with clear signs and symptoms of severe arthritis and deformity in both knees. This, coupled with swelling and pain, significantly impacts patients’ mobility and quality of life. Even simple daily activities like navigating stairs or standing for a normal duration becomes painful for some patients.
Dr. Hegde says that “I carefully evaluate each patient and advise total knee replacement surgery based on clinical parameters. I always look forward to giving my patients their active lifestyle back. Recently, in one such surgery, I decided to use the Evolution® Medial-Pivot Knee with NitrX™ coating.” The golden appearance of the implant is due to advanced NitrX™ coating, which creates a barrier against potential release of metal ions. Metal sensitivity in patients is linked to metallic debris and metal ions, namely cobalt, chromium and nickel. Preventing debris from interacting with soft tissue may have a benefit of reducing the incidence of tissue reactions.
“I have already been using the Evolution® Medial-Pivot Knee for a while now and am very impressed with its excellent patient outcomes. Patients seem very happy with the flexion range and the feeling of stability during normal activities, including climbing up and down the stairs. Recently, I have used the Evolution® implant with the NitrX™ coating. The advanced material used in the NitrX™ coating reduces wear and tear inside the joint, making it an excellent option for surgeons looking for a stable knee with natural kinematics and good clinical outcomes,” said Dr. Hegde.
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