Archive · 25 Jun 2025
New Medial-Pivot Knee Implant Introduced in Bengaluru
A new type of knee implant called Evolution® Medial-Pivot Knee is now available in India.
It helps people with bad knees, like the 65-year-old retired businessman, feel better.
This special knee helps the knee move more naturally.
Doctors are happy with it, and it has worked well in many countries for over 25 years.
The implant helps patients walk and move more easily, and reduces pain.
The company that makes it is now bringing it to India to help more people.
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. introduced the Evolution® Medial-Pivot Knee in India.
The implant was used at Aster Hospital, Bengaluru, by Dr. Kumardev Arvind Rajamanya.
A 65-year-old patient with osteoarthritis received the implant.
The Medial-Pivot Knee has a strong clinical track record and natural motion.
The implant has a 98.8% survivorship at 17 years with a 95% patient satisfaction rate.
- Who
- MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. and a 65-year-old patient.
- What
- Introduction of the Evolution® Medial-Pivot Knee implant in India.
- When
- Announced on June 25th, with over 25 years of prior usage.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India, at Aster Hospital.
- Why
- To improve patient mobility and reduce pain in those with knee issues.
- Company
- MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
- Product
- Evolution® Medial-Pivot Knee
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Hospital
- Aster Hospital
- Surgeon
- Dr. Kumardev Arvind Rajamanya
- Patient Age
- 65 years old
- Survivorship Rate
- 98.8% at 17 years
- Patient Satisfaction
- 95%