Canine
Total Knee Replacement 

There's hope for dogs with knee arthritis!

Learn about the state-of-the-art BioMedtrix Total Knee Replacement System that can restore knees with painful arthritis to normal joint function.

 

 

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Clinical Signs of Knee Pain

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when the protective cartilage within the knee breaks down due to inflammation.

Its most common root cause is a primary injury or disease, such as cranial cruciate ligament rupture, osteochondrosis, or trauma.

Signs of Knee Pain

  • Limping or stiffness in one or both hind legs
  • Awkward-looking gait from favoring one leg
  • Reluctance to climb stairs, run or jump
  • Decreased interest in play, exercise, or activity
  • Slow or difficult rising after lying down
  • Licking leg in area of inflammation

What options can help?

  • Weight optimization to avoid excess load on the joint

  • Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) as prescribed by your vet or intra-articular injections precisely targeted for localized pain relief
  • Total Knee Replacement Surgery taking successful design concepts from human knee reconstruction and complementing them with specific design features based on canine anatomy and biomechanics.

 

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Restoring Pets to their Full Potential

Features

How Does the Total Knee Replacement System Work?

Total Knee Replacement can restore pain-free function.

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BEFORE KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY

This is a lateral view of the left hind leg immediately before surgery. It shows signs of arthritis in the left knee (stifle) joint. At this stage, dogs usually require medication such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. When discomfort can no longer be controlled with medical management, your veterinarian may recommend knee replacement surgery.

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AFTER KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY

This is a lateral view of the left hind leg after surgery. The femoral component appears as a dense white structure on the end of the femur. The polyethylene tibial component is invisible to the X-Ray. The diffuse white material is bone cement.

Know the Risks

Any surgery involves risk, and you should discuss these considerations with your veterinarian.

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Anesthetic and Infection Risks
  • While rare, complications from anesthesia exist as a potential risk. Careful monitoring and experienced professionals mitigate these concerns.
  • Surgical Site Infections, though infrequent, remain a consideration. Vigilant hygiene practices and meticulous postoperative care contribute to safeguarding against this risk.
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Additional Risks and Considerations:
  • Pressing health matters, such as cancer or other significant medical issues, take priority over knee replacement. Total joint replacement is most effective when not overshadowed by other concerns.
  • Lameness from sources other than pain due to arthritis of the knee may not be addressed by ankle replacement; your vet will recommend treatment that fits your pet.
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Risks of Common Alternatives:
  • Medications manage pain, but only pain, not underlying disease. Long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs can have complications for the liver, kidneys, or gastrointestinal tract.
  • Long-term drug therapy is not required for pets after knee replacement surgery.

Mobility for All

The Movora family of brands is continually innovating to bring cutting-edge medicine to pets worldwide. The BioMedtrix Canine Total Knee Replacement System is just one of the innovative solutions we offer veterinary surgeons for restoring mobility and letting pets enjoy life with their families.
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Movora offers veterinarians worldwide orthopedic and surgical products, education opportunities and service centers. We’ve been pioneering innovation to deliver patient success stories for more than 30 years.

This material is for educational purposes only. It does not replace the diagnosis or advice of your veterinarian. For more information please contact your veterinary specialist.