The failure rate of knee revision implants after 10 years is reported to be 22%. There are various reasons for that,
but many times the basic cause is to be found in:

• Change of the jointline, especially proximalization
  with resulting Patella baja
• Malalignment
• Malrotation of the implants
• Imbalanced extension and flexion gaps

With OrthoPilot® TKR, Aesculap offers for the first time ever a unique and dedicated software for total knee revision, facing exactly the above mentioned problems. First results show that with OrthoPilot® TKR a precise axis alignment as well as good restoration of jointline and rotational orientation of the femoral component can be reached. This also takes into consideration the soft tissue situation by simulation of residual extension and flexion gaps for the best possible stabilty of the knee. An increased longevity and thus a reduction of the current failure rate in knee revisions is expected.