HemiCAP technology was designed for patients who want to continue working, have more active lifestyles and have a need for joint preserving treatments. Many of these patients are looking for a treatment option that “bridges the gap” between microfracture/injections and total joint replacement.
Clinical studies demonstrate positive clinical outcomes across different joints with over 40,000 HemiCAPs implanted globally.
Patients report outstanding pain relief, rapid recovery times and significant range of motion improvements in multi-center studies and the procedure may be performed on outpatient basis.
Arthrosurface Joint Restoration feels more Natural because:
only the defect or damaged area is restored
healthy bone, cartilage and ligaments are preserved
the implant is custom fit to every patient
the defect is restored with the patients’ own joint curvatures
the implant is thin, strong and less invasive
the procedure can be done on an outpatient basis
the rehabilitation is usually shorter and less cumbersome
the return to work and activity is faster
a traditional joint replacement may be delayed or avoided
Joint Replacements feel UN-natural because:
artificial joints don’t function and feel like your joint
healthy bone, cartilage and ligaments are not preserved
your ACL and PCL are removed
significant amounts of bone and tissues are removed
the normal sensation feedback from my joint is interrupted
metal and plastic joints do not restore normal motion
the implants are large, bulky and thick
most procedures are performed on an inpatient basis
rehab can take months especially for higher activity levels
you will probably not be able to perform high demand sports
you will be limited on how much weight you can lift
It’s hard to come by well-informed people on this topic, but you seem like you know what you’re talking about!
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