Moximed - Joint Unloading for Patients

The Importance of Reducing Excess Joint Load

Research shows that knee OA can begin or progress if the joint is exposed to excess stress or load^1,2, which can result in pain and loss of motion. Several conditions can lead to joint overload, including anatomy, injury, or obesity. When too much load is placed on a joint, the progression of joint disease can lead to painful knee OA.^3,4,5,6,7. Restoring the joint to normal loading conditions may relieve pain while maintaining healthy cartilage⁸.

The goals of OA treatment include minimizing pain, restoring normal activity levels, and slowing disease progression. While drugs and certain cartilage repair procedures may temporarily relieve pain, they often do not treat the underlying problems that led to OA. Although some invasive surgical procedures can effectively reduce joint stress, they often involve permanent changes to the joint’s natural anatomy, which may limit future treatment options.

What is the ISA?

The ISA is an implant that works like a shock absorber for your knee. The concept has been validated to provide pain relief for patients since 2008 and was specifically designed to allow OA sufferers to maintain high activity or productivity levels. The ISA is manufactured from advanced biomaterials and has passed durability and biocompatibility testing.

• Knee joint unloading is clinically proven to provide pain relief
• ISA unloads up to 13 kg
• Joint preserving and reversible
• Advanced carbon ?ber and titanium biomaterials