Circle graph showing all the tools in the ATTUNE knee system

Three Advanced Components, One Revolutionary Surgical Solution

DePuy Synthes is enabling surgeons to restore patient knee function sooner1-3 with next level patient satisfaction4, by offering an end-to-end solution. This single solution combines the ATTUNE™ Knee System with the proprietary Patient-Specific Techniques, and VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution to help enhance surgical accuracy, precision and predictability. Surgeons enjoy greater ease of use. Patients get back on their feet, faster1-3. One knee solution, endless steps forward.

STABILITY IN MOTION™

DePuy Synthes Knee Solutions is a natural fit for providing end-to-end solutions, including the implant, techniques and technology for surgeons’ success throughout the entire care continuum. One key component is the ATTUNE™ Knee System.

Long line of different ATTUNE knee implants lined up next to each other

 

Restoring Knee Function Through Kinematics

Knee arthroplasty is a soft-tissue procedure5. The restoration of normal knee function is highly dependent on load sharing among the implant, surrounding ligaments and other supporting soft-tissue structures.

The kinematically-designed ATTUNE™ Knee System is an integrated implant system that takes these into account and features a proprietary tibiofemoral articulation and advanced patellofemoral kinematics that enable natural rollback and rotation with reduced anterior slide.6

​The Most Modern Knee on the Market

The ATTUNE™ Knee System, in combination with computer assisted techniques, may deliver greater knee function2 and help achieve the next level of patient care and satisfaction4.

In fact, registry data shows that 88% of patients are satisfied with the results of their ATTUNE™ Knee TKA4, which is closing the gap of patients unsatisfied with their surgery.

​ATTUNE™ Knee System is statistically significantly better than class for both patient satisfaction4 and implant survivorship5. Additionally, global data have shown that the ATTUNE™ Knee System shortened patients’ length of stay and reduced rehabilitation referrals, compared with other leading knee systems1-3.

anatomical image of knee with ATTUNE implant inserted

Patient-Specific Techniques

The next key component of our single end-to-end surgical solution is the Patient Specific Alignment (PSA) surgical techniques.​

images depicting the tibia-first and femur-first surgical techniques on a femur and tibia

Preserving Soft Tissue While Optimising Functional Implant Stability

​ A combination of the ATTUNE™ Knee System and PSA surgical techniques is designed to help create a more stable joint within the soft tissue envelope and improve patient satisfaction.​

PSA is a surgical philosophy that aims to preserve soft tissues while optimising implant stability for every patient within tested & validated boundaries. ​

PSA is available in both tibia-first and femur-first techniques, which are designed to maintain the natural soft tissue envelope of the knee and reduce the requirement for soft tissue releases.​

VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution

VELYS™ robot

The VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution Optimises Every Aspect of the Process

Another key component of the single end-to end solution is the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution, part of the VELYS™ Digital Surgery platform of connected technologies. ​

Not only does it simplify knee replacement for surgeons by providing valuable insights for precise implant selection and positioning, the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution also improves efficiency7 for surgeons and can help maximise patient satisfaction.8,9

VELYS™ robot next to display with VELYS™ user interface displayed

Simplicity for Better Outcomes

The VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution simplifies knee replacement surgery by providing valuable insights for precise implant selection and positioning, improving efficiency7 for surgeons with the overall goal of improving patient outcomes at each step of the patient journey.

surgeons operating on patient using VELYS™

When the System Works in Harmony, the Patient’s Anatomy can Work in Harmony

The VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution and Patient Specific Alignment (PSA) work exclusively with the ATTUNE™ Knee System which has shown to improve patient reported outcomes10 by working in harmony with the patient’s anatomy to deliver both stability and motion.11-14

Knee Restoration is Here

DePuy Synthes is revolutionising what’s possible in orthopedics by enabling surgeons to restore patient knee function sooner1-3 to help achieve the next level of patient satisfaction4 by combining the kinematically advanced and clinically-proven3,12-16 ATTUNE™ Knee System with the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution and the patient-specific techniques together in a single end-to-end solution.​
Knee restoration is here and with it we envision a future of better outcomes and improved patient satisfaction.

 

References

  1. Van Loon C, Meermans G, Baas N, et al. Early recovery Rate After A new Design Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA): A Prospective, Multicenter Cohort of 200 Cases. 2nd World Arthroplasty Congress. Rome, April 19-21, 2018.
  2. Clatworthy, M. (2015). An Early Outcome Study of the ATTUNE™ Knee System vs. the SIGMA™ CR150 Knee System. DePuy Synthes Companies White Paper. 100959-181017 DSUS/EM. In hospital study involved 40 ATTUNE Knee vs 40 SIGMA Knee patients.
  3. Etter K, Lerner J, de Moor C, Yoo A, Kalsekar I. Comparative Analysis of Hospital Length of Stay and Discharge Status of Two Contemporary Primary Total Knee Systems. Journal of Knee Surgery. 2017; 193: 1-33. DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0037-1604442. Premier Perspective™ Database analysis including 38 hospitals, representing 1,178 primary, unilateral TKAs with the ATTUNE Knee and 5,707 primary, unilateral TKAs with Triathlon™.
  4. National Joint Registry for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man. Implant Summary Report for DePuy ATTUNE CR and ATTUNE PS. NJR Database extract May 6, 2021, page 14. Licensed for use until May 18, 2022, Available at www.ATTUNEevidence.com (US) and www.provingthepromise.com (EMEA)
  5. Dennis DA, Komistek RD, Kim RH, Sharma A. Gap balancing versus measured resection technique for total knee arthroplasty. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2010 Jan; 468(1):102-7
  6. Takagi H, Asai S, Sato A, Maekawa M, Kawashima H, Kanzaki K. Annals of Medicine and Surgery 17 (2017) 33-37.
  7. User experience evaluation of the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution for total knee (July 2020). Internal Report 103744839.
  8. Ren Y, Cao S, Wu J, Weng X, Feng B. Efficacy and reliability of active robotic-assisted-assisted total knee arthroplasty compared with conventional total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and metaanalysis. Postgrad Med J. 2019;95(1121):125-133.
  9. Cool CL, Jacofsky DJ, Seeger KA, Sodhi N, Mont MA. A 90-day episode-of-care cost analysis of roboticassisted-arm assisted total knee arthroplasty. J Comp Eff Res. 2019;8(5):327-336.
  10. Clatworthy M. Patient-Specific TKA with the VELYS™Robotic-Assisted Solution. Surg Technology Int. 2022 Mar 24;40:sti40/1561.doi: 10.52198/22.STI.40.OS1561.
  11. Fisher D, Parkin D. Optimising the value of your patients’ TKA: how to leverage data from patient reported outcomes, Becker’s Hospital Review webinar. October 3, 2019. Accessed October 18, 2019. ATTUNEevidence.com.
  12. Hamilton W, Brenkel I, Barnett S, et al. Comparison of P.F.C. SIGMA to ATTUNE: A Prospective, Multicenter Study. Podium Presentation at the Closed Meeting of the Knee Society, Sept 2018, St Louis, MO, USA. 2018.
  13. Ranawat CS, White PB, West S, Ranawat AS. Clinical and Radiographic Results of Attune and PFC Sigma Knee Designs at 2-Year Follow-Up: A Prospective Matched-Pair Analysis. J Arthroplasty 2017;32(2):431 436.
  14. Indelli PF, Pipino G, Johnson P, Graceffa A, Marcucci M. Posterior-stabilized total knee arthroplasty: a matched pair analysis of a classic and its evolutional design. Arthroplasty Today 2016;2(4):193-198.
  15. Toomey SD, Daccach JA, Shah JC, Himden SE, Lesko JP, Hamilton WG. Comparative Incidence of Patellofemoral Complications Between 2 Total Knee Arthroplasty Systems in a Multicenter, Prospective Clinical Study. J Arthroplasty 2017;32(9S):S187-S192.
  16. Martin JR, Jennings JM, Watters TS, Levy DL, McNabb DC, Dennis DA. Femoral Implant Design Modification Decreases the Incidence of Patellar Crepitus in Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2017;32(4):1310-1313.

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