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The whole process takes only a few weeks. The MRI of your knee is performed 2 to 3 weeks prior to your surgery. Once the computerized pre-operative planning is complete, custom cutting guides are manufactured and shipped to your surgeon within 2 to 3 days.

  “With OtisKnee™ guide, my patients are reporting significantly less pain both after surgery and throughout their recovery. I have also seen a great increase in their flexion and range of motion. This means they are able to return to daily living activities more quickly. Most patients are off of a cane or walker by as early as 2 to 3 weeks and are able to return to activities such as driving, gardening and golfing by as early as 6 weeks.”

– Stephen Howell, M.D.

Custom Fit Knee™ replacement is covered just like any other total knee replacement procedure. Accepted insurance plans will vary by physician and healthcare organization.  Speak to your physician about your particular coverage.

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The OtisKnee™ guide technology is currently only available for total knee replacement, although expanded applications are in development.

 

OtisKnee™ guide and Custom Fit Knee™ replacement are not prosthetic devices that are implanted in the knee and replace part of the knee joint when knee replacement surgery is performed.  OtisKnee™ guide is a custom cutting guide used during the surgery to assist the surgeon in making very accurate bone cuts that are specific to the individual patient.  It does not remain in the body after surgery.  Custom Fit Knee™ replacement is a technique or procedure that allows the surgeon, before surgery, to match the size and placement of the implant to the patient's normal (non-diseased) anatomy.  The surgery can then be done accurately and quickly, with less intra-operative decision-making required on the part of the surgeon.