Zimmer Announces Launch of NexGen MIS Tibial Component

Zimmer Holdings announced the commercialization of its modular stemmed tibial prosthesis that can be assembled within the patient, making it more conducive to minimally invasive procedures.

The NexGen Minimally Invasive Solutions (MIS) Tibial Component, which was earlier this year cleared for use in the U.S., was designed specifically for use in minimally invasive procedures, although it can also be used in traditional surgical approaches for total knee arthroplasty.

The new implant is designed to be used with all Zimmer MIS Total Knee Procedures and is particularly well-suited for use with the Zimmer MIS Quad-Sparing Total Knee Procedure, a technique designed to avoid the quadriceps tendon and muscles rather than cutting through or manipulating them. The quadriceps mechanism is involved in extending the lower leg at the knee joint. When compared to traditional total knee replacement techniques, the Quad-Sparing Technique is accomplished through a smaller and less conspicuous incision, and produces less tissue trauma. Patients typically require a shorter hospital stay, and experience a faster improvement in range of motion.