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The evaluation is designed to:Define the problem

Identify level of severity

Follow change over time

Along with physical health information and personal data (age, weight, etc.) OAISYS can help optimize timing for surgery.

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Early

8-130-3

OAISYS Evaluation

Optimal Timing for SurgeryBest results, least complications

LateLate

Appropriate SurgeryAppropriate Surgery

4-7

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Arthroscopic…‘Key Hole’

Osteotomy… Re-alignment

Arthroplasty… Knee Replacement

Surgery OptionsSurgery Options

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Ideal for patients who want to:

Wash out the joint

Debridement…. ‘clean up’

Repair micro-fractures*

Transplant cartilage*

*Limited indications of success

Arthroscopic SurgeryArthroscopic Surgery

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Osteotomy is best suited for patients that are:

Younger

More active

Heavier

Or are experiencing:

Stable joint with focal damage

Mechanical deformity

Osteotomy Re-alignment best for:Osteotomy Re-alignment best for:

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Knee before surgery: Knee before surgery: Limb bowing Limb bowing

Poor functionPoor function

After Osteotomy:After Osteotomy:Limb correctionLimb correctionImproved functionImproved function

BeforeBefore

AfterAfter

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TKA SurgeryTKA Surgery

BeforeBeforeSevere BowingSevere Bowing

AfterAfterLegs straightLegs straight