Revolutionizing Knee Replacement: The Evolution® NitrX™ Medial-Pivot Knee in India

Dr. Chintan Hegde from Thunga Hospital in Mumbai, revolutionizes knee surgery in India by utilizing the Evolution® NitrX™ Medial-Pivot Knee implant, featuring NitrX™ coating. This innovation aims to enhance patient mobility by reducing metal ion release, thus improving knee stability and comfort for arthritis patients.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 16-08-2025 16:22 IST | Created: 16-08-2025 16:22 IST
Revolutionizing Knee Replacement: The Evolution® NitrX™ Medial-Pivot Knee in India
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For the first time in India, Thunga Hospital's Dr. Chintan Hegde has utilized the Evolution® NitrX™ Medial-Pivot Knee implant system in a knee replacement surgery. This novel technology is designed to improve patient outcomes by featuring an innovative NitrX™ coating that minimizes the release of metallic ions.

Patients suffering from severe arthritis and knee deformities experience improved mobility with the new implant system. The coating not only enhances joint stability but also reduces the risk of tissue reactions, offering patients a significant improvement in their quality of life.

Supplied by MicroPort Orthopedics Inc., the Evolution® Medial-Pivot Knee with the NitrX™ coating is lauded for its patient satisfaction rate and clinical success. The company aims to extend the benefits of this technology to the 45 million knee osteoarthritic patients in India, reinforcing its global impact.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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