Dr. Ranawat speaks to a media about RPF, and he stated that RPF is the latest flexible artificial knee joint to hit the capital's medical market. Rotating Platform Flexion (RPF) is the biggest technological advancement in knee replacement surgeries in recent times. RPF accommodates rotation in deep knee flexion to ensure implant stability and long life. Non obese patients are the ideal candidates for RPF and they have knee in retaining their flexible knees. RPF is made by superior plastic material and it does not wear out easily due to rotating mechanism, which ensures unrestricted movement of the polyethylene platform. Coming with a longer use guarantee, the RPF costs between Rs. 1.5 lakhs and Rs. 1.8 lakhs for the implant and procedure.
RPF is used for more than 29 patients and it results best. RPF comes as an interesting alternative to provide greater range of movements and lesser wear and tear than the conventional model. Rotating Platform Flexion (RPF), Dr. Chittaranjan Ranawat, Knee implants, Orthopaedic patient info, Ranawat Orthopaedic Center, Knee joint replacement, Total joint replacement. Check with the following link to know more on RPF design by Dr. Chittaranjan Ranawat http://www.ranawatorthopaedics.com and http://video.aol.com/
