What is the Genium knee?

Part of the only family of microprocessor knees, Genium capitalizes on more than 15 years of real-life experience, offering the choice of what knee is exactly right for you and your patient. Integrated sensor technology within Genium lets people walk up stairs step-over-step, setting their own pace.

What is a polycentric knee?

Polycentric knees, also referred to as “fourbar” knees, are more complex in design and have multiple axes of rotation. Their versatility is the primary reason for their popularity. They can be set up to be very stable during early stance phase, yet easy to bend to initiate the swing phase or to sit down.

What is a prosthetic knee?

Knee joint replacement is a surgery to replace a knee joint with a man-made artificial joint. The artificial joint is called a prosthesis.

Is Genium knee waterproof?

Genium X3 carries the highest level of protection offered in any microprocessor knee. The knee joint is fully submersible up to 3 meters for 60 minutes and protected for both fresh and salt water. It is also corrosion resistant and designed to withstand impact from dust, dirt and sand.

How much is a genium X3?

Price. According to our information, the Genium X3 typically sells for more than $100,000 US including the socket, prosthetic foot, and all prosthetist fees. For a complete list of prices for other microprocessor knees, please see our Microprocessor Knee Price List.

What is a microprocessor knee?

A microprocessor knee monitors where you are in your gait cycle, and adjusts for the support you need. Your microprocessor knee will be programmed to your gait (your prosthetist will do this after having you walk in your new knee system).

What type of knee replacement implant is best?

A TKR is now among the safest and most effective of all standard orthopedic surgeries. During a TKR, a surgeon removes the surface of your bones that have been damaged by osteoarthritis or other causes and replaces the knee with an artificial implant that is selected to fit your anatomy.

How much is a prosthetic knee?

If you want a basic, below-the-knee prosthetic, the average cost is around $3,000 to $10,000. A more flexible, below-the-knee prosthetic costs a little bit more, while one with special hydraulic and mechanical assistance ranges between $20,000 and $40,000. The computerized leg is the priciest option.

How much does a genium X3 cost?

How much does a microprocessor knee cost?

How Much Do Microprocessor Knees Cost? The simple answer is $20,000 to $100,000 US plus. The prices of most microprocessor knees are dictated by Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement rates, which is why there are so many knees in the $30,000 to $50,000 US range.

What is a 3r93 knee joint?

The 3R93 is a monocentric knee joint with a load-dependent brake mechanism and an optional locking function. An integrated, adjustable extension assist spring controls the swing phase.

What is the 3r93 prosthesis?

The 3R93 effectively supports the therapy process following the amputation. This makes it the right knee joint from the first standing and walking exercises with the interim prosthesis all the way to the definitive fitting.

How does the 3r93 work?

Thanks to its design, the 3R93 can be used as a locked knee joint with manual lock release and as a knee joint with friction brake once the prosthesis wearer’s mobility has increased. When the locking function is activated, it secures the joint in the extended position.