EMH Surgeons at the forefront of Innovative Knee Replacement Surgery
02/11/2010
For Immediate Release
CONTACT:
Kristen Davis - EMH Regional Healthcare System
(440) 326- 5428
ELYRIA, OH - Dr. Daniel Zanotti and Dr. William Stanfield, orthopedic surgeons at the EMH Center for Orthopedics, have each performed some of the first Zimmer® Patient Specific Instruments knee replacement procedures in the nation. The surgeries took place at EMH Regional Medical Center in Elyria and Amherst Hospital.
Because everyone's knees are different, the ability to fit a total knee implant to the patient's exact anatomy can be a crucial factor in the function and longevity of the replacement joint. With the Zimmer® Patient Specific Instruments knee, surgeons take information from a highly-precise MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan to create a detailed plan for each patient's surgery. Using this data, custom fitted positioning guides are created that show exactly how the implant should be placed.
Unlike traditional total knee replacement, the Zimmer® Patient Specific Instruments procedure enables surgeons to preserve more bone and ligaments, which contributes to a faster recovery period.
Both surgeons are pleased with their patients' outcomes. According to Dr. Stanfield, "My patients are doing really well, and all of the post-operative indicators look great," he said. "Getting them back to their normal, everyday activities with virtually no pain is my ultimate goal." Dr. Zanotti agreed, and said "With the Zimmer knee, my patients are recovering at a very fast pace, and tell me that they haven't felt this good in years."
To learn more about the Zimmer® Patient Specific Instruments knee resurfacing procedure, or to make an appointment with Dr. Daniel Zanotti or Dr. William Stanfield, please call the EMH Center for Orthopedics at (440) 329-2800.
About EMH Regional Healthcare System
EMH Regional Healthcare System's mission is to improve the health of our community through safe, high-quality and cost-effective care. To fulfill this mission, EMH Regional Medical Center, Amherst Hospital, The EMH Center for Health & Fitness in Avon, and a multi-disciplinary medical staff provide services to meet the needs of the community. EMH Regional Medical Center was founded in 1908 as a community hospital and has evolved into one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals. For more information, visit www.emh-healthcare.org.
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