Patient Testimonial

Cathey, ADVANCE STATURE™ Knee Implant

Finally, when Cathey’s youngest son asked to go to Disney World, she realized she needed to do something about her knee pain.  She had to put an end to her limiting lifestyle that was affecting everything from gardening to her job. She decided to consult Dr. Kevin Crawford, a colleague at Oakwood Hospital. Since the joints in her knee were bone-on-bone, Dr. Crawford warned that she would likely need a total knee replacement. However, Cathey delayed surgery by taking two cortisone injections to the knee and having arthroscopic surgery. When those treatments provided only temporary relief, Cathey told Dr. Crawford that she was ready for total knee replacement.

On June 27, Dr. Crawford performed a total knee replacement on her left knee using Wright’s ADVANCE STATURE™ Knee implant.  The ADVANCE STATURE™ knee replacement was ideal for Kathy because it features a tapered design to address the implant sizing needs of patients with a narrower knee anatomy or smaller skeletal frame. Previous knee replacement options had a universal sizing approach. However, research has shown that knee replacements should be specialized to fit each patient for greater stability and mobility. Although women are generally smaller than men and may more often require smaller knee implants, patients of either gender may possess a physical stature that would benefit from a narrower implant design. 

Cathey is one of the first patients in Michigan to receive the new ADVANCE STATURE™ knee replacement from Wright and is the first patient in Michigan to receive the ADVANCE BIOFOAM™ tibial implant.  The BIOFOAM™ technology allows for the patient’s natural bone to grow into the implant and eliminates the need to use bone cement to attach the implant to bone.

Cathey’s goal is to participate in the Breast Cancer Three Day next February in Phoenix, Arizona. Her mother, grandmother and mother-in-law all have breast cancer. Although the event will require her to walk 20 miles a day, she feels inspired and is up for the challenge. “Prior to my surgery, I couldn’t even walk a mile.”

These results are specific to this individual only.  Individual results and activity levels after surgery vary and depend on many factors including age, weight and prior activity level. 
There are risks and recovery times associated with surgery and there are certain individuals who should not undergo surgery. 
Only a physician can tell you if this product and associated procedure are right for you and your unique circumstances.  Please consult with a physician for complete information regarding benefits, risks and possible outcomes.