Potential for Improved Quadriceps Efficiency
Because of its single radius design, Triathlon has been shown to require 29% less effort at 60° than traditional J-Curve (multi-radius) designs.1 This has the potential to allow patients to more quickly return to function and mobility.2,3
1. 8th Annual EFORT Congress Florence Italy 2007 – Dr. Stuckenburg Presentation.
2. Schoderbek, R.J., Brown, T., et al. Extensor Mechanism Disruption after Total Knee Arthroplasty Clin. Orth. Num. 446, pp. 176-185.
3. Rand, J., Extensor Mechanism Complications following Total Knee Arthroplasty JBJS Vol. 86-A, Num. 9, Sept. 2004.
Motion:
Stryker Test Data RD-03-041 and RD-04-027
Better Fit:
Hitt, Kirby, et al. anthropometric Measurements for the Human Knee. Correlation to the Sizing of Current knee Arthroplasty Systems JBJS Vol. 85-A Sup. 4, 2003
Wear:
Stryker Orthopaedics Test Report RD-06-013.