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Researchers Use Smart Knee Prosthesis to Improve Joint Implants

Scripps is Transforming Orthopedic Medicine

Dr. Clifford Colwell and Dr. Darryl D’Lima (right) examine the e-knee technology.

Dr. Clifford Colwell and Dr. Darryl D’Lima (right) examine the e-knee technology.

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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