William Mihalko, MD, PhD Presents the Biomechanics & Kinematics of the VEGA System PS Knee Implant
Dr. William Mihalko presents the unique design concepts of the VEGA System Posterior Stabilized Knee Implant during this brief pre-recorded webinar. Watch as he delves into topics such as, optimizing range of motion and surface contact between the femoral and tibial surfaces, maximizing bearing load distribution and minimizing surface stress, and the unique characteristics of the Advanced Surface coating, a zirconium nitride coating technology.
The VEGA SystemDesigned to mimic natural knee kinematics by enabling a physiological pivot around the medial condyle, the VEGA System’s distinctive patent pending post-cam design facilitates a large range of motion and optimized surface contact between the femoral component and gliding surfaces. The surface contact between the articulating components maximizes bearing surface stress distribution, reducing the risk of delamination. Additionally, the narrowed design combined, with smoother transitional radii reduce soft-tissue infringement and 13 femoral sizes and 11 tibial sizes offer a wide-range of options for a better bone fit. The VEGA System includes the Advanced Surface (AS) multi-layer coating, which has demonstrated reduced wear results and increased longevity.
View the webinar at: www.aesculapimplantsystems.com/vegawebinar
Dr. William M. Mihalko, MD, PhD is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon practicing at the Campbell Clinic in Memphis, TN. He is JR Hyde Professor and Endowed Chair in Rehabilitative Engineering at the Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopaedics and Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Mihalko is a paid consultant for Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC.
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