“When patients receive knee implants they may lack the confidence to engage in some of the activities of daily life – especially those that require bending,” said  Patrick Treacy, vice president of marketing, Stryker Orthopaedics.

“Movements – especially those that require bending, like tying shoes or putting socks on – can be difficult in many cases,” Treacy said.

However, he said, the Stryker Triathlon Knee System is designed to imitate the natural movement of the knee joint, resulting in a natural feel for the patient. “Not only does this implant bend and rotate, but it is also designed for natural motion,” Treacy said. “The design addresses patients’ concerns, increasing the extent to which they can bend their knees after the implant.”

The design of this knee system takes into account the amount of flexion, which is the bending position that is made possible by the joint angle decreasing. Flexion involves the skeletal and muscular systems working together to move the joint into a flexed position. The Triathlon Knee System allows up to 150 degrees of flexion, “Flexion essential to descending stairs, sitting down, and gardening are taken into consideration,” Treacy said. “Right after the operation, I felt it had been a success. I have my life back again.” said Cindy Goodfellow, who received a Stryker Triathlon Knee in 2005. With any surgery individual results will vary including recovery time and post-operative activity levels.

For more information about Stryker joint replacements, call 1.888.Stryker or visit Memphis.aboutstryker.com.