Leeds–Keio™ ESP3000

The Leeds-Keio™ ESP3000 prosthetic knee ligament utilizes the enhanced strength scaffold from the HPA and builds on its success by the addition of a proprietary surface modification technology to enhance tissue ingrowth. We believe it to be the most advanced commercially available synthetic ligament.

Indications

As well as its use for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction, the superior strength of this prosthesis also allows it to be used for Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) reconstruction.

Features and benefits

Plasma treated surfaces more than quadruple the speed and extent of cell recruitment and surface adhesion.
Parallel longitudinal fibres of polyethylene terephthalate provide high strength (3000N). This allows for early rehabilitation, when typically elongation or rupture may otherwise occur if a tissue graft is used, as the mechanical properties of the graft are temporarily reduced during the initial remodelling period.
Stiffness is matched to the natural human cruciate ligaments, restoring the biomechanics to the repair.
No requirement to harvest a soft tissue graft to reconstruct the ligament or tendon, reduces morbidity.
The open mesh structure acts as a scaffold. This encourages ingrowth of tissue on the intra-articular portion, protecting the ligament from abrasion and failure while adding strength. The prosthesis initially carries all the tensile force until the ingrown tissue invading the prosthesis matures into a “neo-ligament” and becomes load sharing.
Two titanium Fastlok™ fixation devices prevent slippage of the ligament during the early stages of the patient’s rehabilitation, preventing loosening and the consequent return of laxity.
Bone plugs placed within the prosthesis allow bone regrowth, providing a powerful biological anchor.

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