Medacta Announces the Launch of GMK SpheriKA, the World's First Knee Implant Optimized for Kinematic Alignment (KA) - Seite 2

Built upon the legacy of the GMK Sphere's ball-in-socket design, GMK SpheriKA offers patients an implant that potentially feels more natural and stable during daily activities, replicating the movement of the healthy knee.In addition,GMK SpheriKA features optimized femoral coverage and patellar tracking for Kinematic Alignment procedures, making it the first implant on the market specifically designed for this technique.

"I am thrilled to offer the GMK SpheriKA to my patients," said surgeon developer and Kinematic Alignment pioneer Stephen Howell, MD."The implant design provides a personalized option that addresses each patient's unique anatomy and patellofemoral kinematics, restoring a more normal feeling knee and a quick return of motion and daily activities."

MyKA, Medacta's Kinematic Alignment Platform, provides surgeons with the most comprehensive solution to safely and reproducibly perform Kinematic Alignment. In addition to GMK SpheriKA, it includes dedicated instrumentation and a tailored education program provided by the M.O.R.E. Institute, supported by an international network of expert surgeons. Moreover, the platform is enhanced by cutting-edge technologies, such as a dedicated planning protocol for the MyKnee 3D printed patient-matched guides and NextAR Knee, our Augmented Reality surgical application, which provides unique real-time data to efficiently complement the operative workflow. Both NextAR Knee and MyKnee are part of the MySolutions Personalized Ecosystem, Medacta's network of advanced digital solutions designed to improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.

To learn more, please visit Medacta at AAHKS, Dallas (TX), November 2-5, 2023, at booth #1016, or register at spherika-aahks23.medacta.com to receive updates on GMK SpheriKA product developments, resources, and events.

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