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ConforMIS Knee Replacement Segment with Dr. Palumbo - Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Source: Fox 13 News Published: FEB 28 2018 06:06PM EST http://www.fox13news.com/health/knee-... Female Respondent: Living an active life is important to Ed Calouste but over the past four years knee pain took its toll. Ed: I was bone on bone. I couldn’t play golf well. I couldn’t walk for more than 20-30 yards and I’d have to sit down. Female Respondent: This 77-year-old CEO says he was getting shots into his knees and taking five Advil a day. But his knees kept getting worse. Ed: It really got to the point in spite of my stubbornness I knew I had to do something. Female Respondent: After thoroughly researching all options that something was a knee replacement called ConforMIS. Custom-made to fit only him Dr. Palumbo: Every implant will have a serial number and even the name of the patient on the implant. That implant will be made to match specifically that person and that person alone. Female Respondent: (01:00) Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Palumbo was Ed’s surgeon. In this video provided by the manufacturer. You can see how ConforMIS works. It starts with scanning the knee, hip, and ankle of the patient. A computer analyzes the information creating a blueprint that’s used to 3D print a custom implant. Palumbo says that in addition to matching size implants are constructed to match the geometric configuration of the patients bone Male Respondent: The jigs are made in a way that you simply have to snap them onto the patient's knee and sections of the bone. And the alignment is already computed into the system. Female Respondent: Palumbo says surgeries are quicker since you don't have to spend time fitting patients with off the shelf options. Or placing stabilizing rods ultimately resulting in a more natural fit. Dr. Palumbo: The more natural you make the patient's knee feel at the time of the operation. The less challenge they're going to have the less difficulty they're going to have with their recovery. Ed: In my second week I was able to drive to the office and work three hours a day. Without a cane. Florida Orthopaedic Institute / ConforMIS Knee Replacement Segment with Dr. Palumbo Florida Orthopaedic Institute2Female Respondent: Ed says that after spending weeks in rehab he continues to exercise. Ed: (02:00)Finally in my life, I’m back to the gym on a regular basis. Only because of the confidence that I have in my knee.Female Respondent: Once again doing the things he loves.Ed: I’m ecstatic about it. I can’t wait to do my second. Female Respondent: Now, the knee surgery is usually covered by insurance. As far as the physician's portions go it may cost a little bit less because they provide the instruments and there's less time involved stabilizing and sizing the implant. Just last year the company got FDA clearance for an individualized hip replacement system and their working on custom implants for additional joints. Chris.Chris: Yes, those knee replacements have come a long way over the last few years. Haven’t they? Female Respondent: They sure have.Chris: No wonder everyone's having one. All right, thanks Dr. Jo-- Website: http://floridaortho.com Facebook:   / florida.orthopaedic.institute   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flor...