Custom knee joint replacement, although not commonly performed, offers a better fit based on the individuals unique body structure and often is able to return the arthritic joint to its pre-arthritic state. A MRI taken 2-4 weeks prior to surgery generates a 3-D picture of the knee joint that shows precisely where the bone cuts should be and even provides a template used in cutting and fitting the joint.

Essentially taking the guess work out of the cutting and fitting, the patient also benefits from reduced hospital stay and faster healing time. You can watch Dr. Benjamin Epstein of Shore Memorial Hospital in NJ perform a custom joint replacement as he explains the benefits of this type of knee replacement surgery.