Osteoarthritis
is a common problem seen in all parts of the world particularly in aged people.
In simple terms, it arises due to wear and tear of the knee joint with increase
in age giving tremendous pain and prevents the person from sitting in cross leg
position. To get relief from this, they have to either take some pain killer or
consult an orthopedic surgeon. The knee is most frequently involved joint site
associated with disability in Osteoarthritis in a substantial portion of the
population over the age of fifty and progress more rapidly in some individuals
than in others. Total knee replacement is one surgical method to get
relief from this; however every citizen or common person can’t afford to go for
it. Now what is the result after replacement? They can’t sit cross leg or can’t
use Indian toilet which is very essential for Indian conditions. It is a
scientific innovation and very simple to wear through which person can walk
freely with no pain and can sit cross leg.
The technique of “PMR® Polycentric
Caliper Premium” is to transfer knee weight from anatomical Knee joint, which
is light in weight and share the body weight of the patient for giving relief
from pain. It is cost effective and manufacturing process is fast.
Consulting Prosthetists and Orthotists & Doctors of Paragon™
Mass Retail Pvt. Ltd. have developed this caliper. They have fitted it
to many patients those who were advised for total knee joint replacement and
are now comfortable with “PMR® Polycentric Calipers Premium”
and carry on activities of daily life effectively.
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