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:

• Anatomic shape and fit for natural kinematics
• Full coverage of all weight bearing areas
• Tibial component matched to cortical rim
• Articulating surfaces engineered to reduce contact stress
Minimally invasive, minimally traumatic Patient- specific, wear optimized design
• Resurfacing solution with minimal bone resection
• ACL and PCL preserving
• No intramedullary canal penetration
• Revision can be to primary TKA
Simple, reproducible surgical technique Patient- specific, wear optimized design
• iJig patient-specific instrumentation
• Fewer bone cuts, fewer steps
• Minimal intra-operative sizing or trials
• iView™ patient-specific planning images
Operating room efficiencies Patient- specific, wear optimized design
• Simplified set-up and tear down
• Minimal instrumentation required
• System delivered in single, disposable tray
• Reduced sterilization and inventory costs