Dr. Michael Schwartz of OrthoTexas, is the first orthopedic surgeon in North Texas to use the new MISHA implant. The MISHA Knee System is an implantable shock absorber that is designed to relieve pain and improve function in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis. With this type of arthritis, individuals suffer from pain in the inner half of the knee (medial compartment). It is one of the most common areas for arthritis in the knee.
What is MISHA?
The MISHA Knee System was introduced in the United States about a year ago. It is a small implantable device that works like a car shock absorber by reducing the forces on painful knee joints by up to 30% during activities such as walking, running, or even simply standing.
These simple activities can overload the joint, causing pain and inflammation, which can lead to the further progression of osteoarthritis. The new MISHA implant helps to reduce the weight and load on the knee joint, therefore, it can lead to a reduction in pain and symptoms. The small MISHA implant is placed under the skin, but outside the joint. Most patients who have received the MISHA Knee System have experienced early and substantial pain relief. The procedure itself is an outpatient surgery, meaning the patient is able to go home the same day.
Who is a candidate for the MISHA Implant?
If you suffer from knee pain and have arthritis of the knee, ask yourself these questions:
- Does your pain level limit your daily activities?
- Are you suffering from knee pain despite already trying medication, knee injections, physical therapy, or off-loader braces?
- Are you not ready for knee replacement surgery?
Individuals who answer yes, may be a candidate for the MISHA procedure. Individuals with poor bone quality (osteoporosis), an infection, or a disease like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are not eligible for the MISHA Knee System.
Don’t live with knee pain – enjoy your favorite activities again! If you are interested in learning more about the MISHA implant, call OrthoTexas to make an appointment with Dr. Michael Schwartz
