What are the main differences between the Zimmer® Gender Solutions™ knee and the traditional knee implant that has previously been used for women?
· Traditional knee implants are not designed to fit and function specifically to accommodate the different shape and size of the female knee · The Zimmer Gender Solutions implant: – Has a thinner profile for women, so the knee replacement potentially feels more natural and has a greater range of motion – Is designed for more natural movement – more like the natural knee – Has a contoured shape proportioned to fit the female anatomy.
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