VISIONAIRE Patient Matched Technology is a surgical technology for knee replacement. It’s designed to help your surgeon customize your procedure with tools designed and built for your specific anatomy.
With VISIONAIRE Patient Matched Technology, your surgeon can customize your knee replacement surgery using tools designed and built for your specific anatomy.
Your knee anatomy is unique – from the measurements of your bones to the progression of your arthritis. Our VISIONAIRE Technology captures these details and uses them to create surgical tools specifically for your knee. Here’s how it works:
Visionaire Technology helps with the precise sizing of your implant.1,2 Also, compared to a standard knee surgery, a surgery with VISIONAIRE Technology may offer:2-4*
To find out if knee replacement with VISIONAIRE Technology is a treatment option, make an appointment with an orthopaedic surgeon. The surgeon will examine your knee and review your health situation in determining if knee replacement is recommended.
Learn more about the procedure and recovery process.
All surgery has risks and the potential for complications. Talk to your surgeon about any concerns you may have before you decide on treatment. Some of the possible risks and complications for knee replacement include:
Blood clotting
Blood clotting problems – such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) – may occur after surgery and interrupt normal blood flow. Your medical team may recommend medications and exercises to reduce the risk.
Infection
Infection may occur at the surgical site or elsewhere in the body. If a serious infection occurs, additional surgery or removal of the implant may be needed.
Pneumonia
After surgery, pneumonia or other breathing problems may develop. Your medical team may recommend measures to reduce the risk.
Nerve problems
Nerves or blood vessels in the knee area may be damaged during surgery.
Long-term pain and stiffness in the knee
Most patients experience pain relief after knee replacement, but some patients continue to have pain. Similarly, a small number may develop joint stiffness. Following the recovery guidelines provided by your medical team may help reduce this risk.
Implant wear or failure
The knee implant may become worn, loose, or damaged. It may not perform as expected. In some cases, another surgery may be needed to correct or replace the implant.
This is not a complete list of complications. Talk to your surgeon about the possible risks for your specific health situation.
All information provided on this website is for informational purposes only and is not meant as medical advice. Not everyone is a candidate for knee replacement surgery with VISIONAIRE Patient Matched Technology, and individual results of joint replacement will vary. Implants are intended to relieve knee pain and improve function but may not produce the same feel or function as your original knee. Every patient's case is unique and each patient should follow his or her doctor's specific instructions. Potential risks include loosening, wear, and infection that may result in the need for additional surgery. Discuss your implant options with your surgeon. Please discuss nutrition, medication, and treatment options with your doctor to make sure you are getting the proper care for your particular situation. If you are seeking this information in an emergency, please call 911 and seek emergency help.
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* Reflects a comparison of patients receiving VISIONAIRE-supported surgery to those having a conventional knee replacement procedure.
**Due to the elimination of the required intramedullary alignment rods
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2. Smith+Nephew 2021. Accuracy of total knee arthroplasty component sizing as determined preoperatively with the VISIONAIRE patient matched cutting guides. Internal Report. EO.REC.PCS025.001.v1.
3. Tibesku CO, Haas SB, Saunders C, Harwood DA. Comparison of clinical outcomes of VISIONAIRE patient-specific instrumentation with conventional instrumentation in total knee arthroplasty: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2023 Jul;143(7):4379-4393.
4. Bali K, Walker P, Bruce W. Custom-fit total knee arthroplasty: our initial experience in 32 knees. J Arthroplasty. 2012;27(6):1149-1154.
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