Knee Resurfacing by Dr. Siegel
Potential Benefits of PKR
X3?? Technology
The bearing surface is defined as the two parts of the knee implant that glide together throughout motion. Triathlon?? PKR utilizes Stryker???s advanced bearing technology, called X3??, which has demonstrated up to 96% decrease in wear in laboratory testing compared to competitive premium bearing surfaces in TKRs.4 Triathlon?? PKR is the only unicompartmental knee with this technology.
Quicker Recovery
Because the PKR artificial joints are smaller than total knee implants, the surgical incision may be smaller. A smaller incision may lead to a smaller scar. Other potential benefits to PKR include a quicker operation and a shorter hospital stay compared to a total knee replacement.3 Rehabilitation may also be more progressive.3 Because less bone is removed and there is less trauma to soft tissue during surgery, your knee may feel more natural than with a total knee replacement.3
Not all patients are candidates for Partial Knee Resurfacing. Depending on your condition, a total knee replacement may be recommended by your doctor.