- JOURNEY◊ PFJ
How do I know if I am a candidate for this surgery?
The JOURNEY◊ PFJ System procedure is a viable treatment option for up to 15% of the patient population that suffers from knee arthritis. When only the patellofemoral compartment of your knee is damaged and your surgeon has determined that you have adequate ligament stability, your surgeon may opt to replace only this diseased portion of your knee. The healthy compartments remain untouched. Because this procedure is done through a much smaller incision than a total knee replacement, your rehabilitation has the potential to be faster and less painful.
Can I resume my normal activities?
Most patients can resume normal activities following the minimally invasive JOURNEY◊ PFJ procedure once they have regained adequate strength and flexibility, and their surgeon has released them to begin normal activities. However, any activity that results in repetitive joint trauma such as running, jumping or twisting should be avoided. Most patients who have recovered from this procedure have returned to such activities as golf, doubles tennis, dancing, swimming or gardening.
How long will my knee implant last?
It is very difficult to predict the lifespan of any individual knee implant. However, when a good surgical technique and accurate instrumentation, combined with proper patient selection and post-operative compliance, improve the chances of achieving years of pain free physical activity.
What if I am not a candidate for the PFJ – what are my options?
Your surgeon will guide you to the correct knee implant for your particular circumstances. You may want to inquire about the high performance JOURNEY family of knee implants, including the JOURNEY UNI◊, a bone preserving alternative to total knee replacement, the ACL and PCL conserving JOURNEY◊ DEUCE◊ and the JOURNEY◊ total knee, which replicates the function of your normal, natural knee. Every member of the JOURNEY knee family is made with OXINIUM◊ technology.