What is patient-specific, and why does it matter?

Patients vary in more ways than gender, race, and size. At ConforMIS, we believe that optimizing implant fit and performance requires a patient-specific approach.

Patient-Specific Articular Implants: "Not Your Father's Custom" 

Traditional custom orthopedics have been associated with long delivery times, complex pre-surgical planning, and extraordinary cost. ConforMIS has taken advantage of the latest advances in digital technology to create proprietary technology platforms that allow articular repair using a patient-specific approach.

• iFit Technology converts scan data into implants that are precisely sized and shaped to conform to the unique 3D topography of an individual joint.
• iJig Instrumentation utilizes the same data to create disposable cut and placement guides that simplify the surgical technique, improve reproducibility, and create efficiencies for the hospital.

Advantages of a Patient-Specific Approach

ConforMIS patient-specific implants and instrumentation offer unique advantages versus traditional knee replacement options:

• Less bone and cartilage removal vs. traditional implants
• Preserves the joint for future surgical options, particularly for younger patients
• Potential for less post-operative pain and shorter post-operative recovery time

• Biomechanical axis derived from scan data before implant design
• Patient-specific size and shape to ensure optimal fit and component alignment
• Complete coverage of all weight bearing surfaces
• Full cortical rim coverage for tibial components, reducing risk of implant subsidence

• Fewer steps in surgical technique than traditional knee replacement options
• Patient-specific cutting guides designed with built-in axis alignment

• Only a small number of instruments required
• Little to no instrument handling, storage, or reprocessing
• Potential for faster OR turnover