Knee arthroplasty
New publication April 2021
A new study has been accepted in April 2021 by the peer-reviewed journal...
First prize for joint ACL research Orthopaedics Maxima Medical Center & Eindhoven University of Technology
Marc van Vijven wins first prize for...
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KNAP! Faster recovery after knee prosthesis
Orthopaedic Center Maxima has introduced a faster, safer and more enjoyable rehabilitation program for all patients after a knee prosthesis operation. It is called KNAP (KNee Active Program). Patients walk across the ward only hours after their surgery. KNAP is supervised by a knee team consisting of an orthopaedic surgeon, physiotherapist, anaesthesiologist and nursing staff. Patients report a very fast recovery and enjoy being active so quickly after the surgery.
The movie demonstrates a patient in the operating room, 2 minutes after a total knee arthroplasty surgery. He can actively bend en extend his knee as well as elevate the operated leg right after the surgery.