Artificial Knee ReplacementRamana Gabby Chris

12 December 2012Biotech Engineering

Causes

▪ Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury▪ Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury▪ Medical Collateral Ligament Injury▪ Bursitis

Disorder

▪ Degenerative Arthritis▪ Osteoarthrosis▪ PostTraumatic-Arthritis (develops after an injury)▪ Iliotibial Band Syndrome▪ Medical plica syndrome.

Treatments Available

▪ Physical therapy▪ Orthotics and Bracing▪ Corticosteroids - injections▪ Hyaluronic acid – injections▪ Arthoscoic Surgery▪ Partial Knee replacement surgery. ▪ Total knee replacement

Current Model AvailableThe only famous model is the standard hinge joint type.

1 Top part of Artificial Joint2 Bottom Part of Artificial Joint3 Tibia4 Femur

Our Model▪ Redesigned to last for more than 10 years.▪ Redesigned to hold larger quantity of cement between

the joints.▪ Simple and innovative design. ▪ Very cheap!

Estimated Costs

Country Price (USD)

United States $45,000-$60,000

Singapore $18,000-$22,500

Thailand $12,000-$14,200

Taiwan $9,000 – $10,100

India $7,000 – $11,200

Knee Replacement CostPrice EstimatesIncluding room fee, nurse fee, food, pre-op tests, medical supplies,

medication, operating room fee, x-rays, and consulation.