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DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction launches knee system at AAOS
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DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction, a division of DePuy Orthopaedics Inc., announced the availability of its Attune Knee System at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in Chicago.
According to a company press release, the Attune Knee is designed to provide better range of motion and address the unstable feeling some patient experience during everyday activities, such as bending and walking down stairs. The company plans to release the implant in select countries outside the U.S. later this year.
“Given that studies show 10% to 20% of knee replacement patients are not completely satisfied with their knee replacement, we dedicated a significant amount of resources to designing a knee that would help to address these concerns. The Attune Knee is the result of our largest research and development project ever,” Hannah McEwen, worldwide director for knee product development at DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction, stated in the press release. “To date, more than 3,500 patients have received an Attune Knee as part of a limited launch and we’ve received positive feedback regarding patient recovery, stability and motion.”
Researchers from the University of Denver will present research on the component in a scientific exhibit at AAOS, according to the release. Nineteen patented technologies for the Attune Knee resulted from the research, including the Attune Gradius Curve, Sofcam Contact, Logiclock Tibial Base and Glideright Articulation. These technologies help achieve anterior and posterior stability, stabilize the knee through flexion, reduces stress on the implant, reduce wear and optimize patellar tracking, respectively.