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Researchers Use Smart Knee Prosthesis to Improve Joint Implants

September 23, 2011  

Scripps is Transforming Orthopedic Medicine

Orthopedic researchers at Scripps test a device that will help improve knee transplants. Scripps patient Donald McDonald is one of only four people in the world to test the electronic knee prosthesis, or “e-knee,” which Scripps researchers are using to help improve the science of joint replacement.

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Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Orthopedics and Spine, Orthopedics (Scripps Clinic)

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