Researchers Use Smart Knee Prosthesis to Improve Joint Implants

September 23, 2011
Scripps in the News
Orthopedic Surgery

Scripps is Transforming Orthopedic Medicine

E-knee image - Colwell and D'Lima 180x260 — Dr. Clifford Colwell and Dr. Darryl D’Lima (right) examine the e-knee technology.

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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