Global GRU™ Unicondylar Knee Replacement System
The Global GRU Unicondylar Knee Replacement System distributed by OMNIlife science is a partial knee implant designed to repair only one side of the knee (the medial side or the lateral side), making it much smaller than a total knee implant. In patients with only limited knee arthritis, known as medial or lateral compartment arthritis, surgeons may elect to perform a partial knee replacement. Some advantages of the Global GRU Unicondylar Knee Replacement System is that it removes less bone and cartilage, is less painful, enables a more rapid recovery, and provides more natural motion when compared to a total knee replacement. By retaining all of the undamaged surfaces of the knee, as well as most of the ligaments and tendons that stabilize the knee joint, the knee may bend and function more naturally. Knee osteoarthritis usually occurs first in the medial (inside) portion of the joint. In knees that are otherwise healthy, a partial knee implant procedure can preserve the healthy bone, cartilage, and ligaments, potentially preventing or delaying the need for total knee replacement.
More Natural Motion
In a healthy knee, the meniscus serves as a shock absorber between the ends of the bones. The Global GRU Unicondylar Knee Replacement System is designed to provide superior coverage of the affected side of the knee while removing the smallest amount of bone possible, leaving the knee in a condition to more closely replicate normal movement. Not all patients are candidates for the Global GRU Unicondylar Knee Replacement System. You should discuss your condition and treatment options with your surgeon. The Global GRU Unicondylar Knee Replacement System has the broadest range of femoral and tibial component sizes of any available partial knee replacement, providing your surgeon with unparalleled flexibility to address your condition. All provide the option of minimally invasive surgery. If you have questions regarding the Global GRU Unicondylar Knee Replacement System, please speak with an orthopaedic surgeon. Or click here for patient risk information. Only an orthopaedic surgeon can determine what treatment is appropriate. Individual results of joint replacement may vary. The life of any implant will depend on your weight, age, activity level, and other factors.