How to choose the right knee or hip implant?

There is no single knee or hip implant that is automatically best for every patient. Implant selection depends on the patient’s anatomy, bone quality, age, activity level, type of arthritis, and the type of replacement being performed.

Factors that influence implant selection

• Patient age
• Bone quality
• Joint anatomy
• Activity level
• Extent of arthritis
• Partial versus total replacement
• Previous joint surgery
• Implant fixation method
• Surgeon experience with the implant system

For knee replacement, the surgeon may also consider ligament condition, alignment, and whether only one compartment or the entire joint needs replacement.

Brand is not the only factor

Patients sometimes focus mainly on implant brand. In practice, successful joint replacement also depends on:

• Correct patient selection
• Accurate implant positioning
• Appropriate sizing
• Soft-tissue balance
• Surgical technique
• Rehabilitation
• Infection prevention

ASIC Clinic’s joint replacement approach is based on examination, imaging, symptoms, activity goals, and the individual condition of the joint rather than choosing one technique or implant for everyone.

Dr. Atul Mishra selects the implant and surgical approach after evaluating the patient rather than recommending a particular implant solely because it is newer or more expensive.