ArthroSave has developed the KneeReviver, a knee joint distraction device that temporarily unloads the damaged knee joint to promote tissue regeneration in patients under 65 with knee osteoarthritis. This treatment aims to preserve knee function, reduce pain, and delay the need for total knee replacement surgery.
Funding
$2.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Patients under 65 with knee osteoarthritis often face limited options beyond conservative treatments, with total knee replacement being a common but invasive solution. This can lead to complex revision surgeries later in life and may not fully restore pre-osteoarthritis activity levels. Current non-surgical treatments may not provide sufficient long-term relief or address the underlying tissue damage.
Solution
ArthroSave's KneeReviver is a knee joint distraction device designed to temporarily unload the damaged knee joint, promoting tissue regeneration in suitable patients. The device creates space between the joint surfaces, allowing the knee joint tissues to regenerate over a six-week treatment period. This joint-preserving surgical treatment aims to postpone or eliminate the need for total knee replacement, avoiding complex revision surgeries and potentially preserving knee function for longer. Patients are allowed to bear weight during treatment, though bending the knee is restricted.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes patients under 65 years old diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis who have not responded to conservative therapies and are likely candidates for knee replacement.
Features
- Two tubes placed on both sides of the knee joint to provide distraction.
- Fixation to the bone achieved with eight bone pins.
- Creates space between the joint surfaces to unload the knee.
- Allows weight-bearing during the treatment period.
- Developed in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons, researchers, and patients.
- Intended specifically for knee joint distraction.