Accelerated Recovery Technique (ART)

 

Exactech’s Accelerated Recovery Technique (ART®) is a unique protocol that combines the use of platelet rich plasma with advanced pain management treatments, closure techniques and wound management. Designed to reduce blood loss, decrease post-operative pain and speed recovery, the ART protocol is painting a brighter outlook for patients undergoing joint replacement surgery.

As a company founded by an orthopaedic surgeon and a biomedical engineer, Exactech has a unique perspective on product development. Our orthopaedic implants, surgical instrumentation and biologic solutions are designed with the primary goal of improving patient outcomes.

Decrease Post-operative Pain and Speed Recovery

Pain management is a key factor in patient satisfaction and a leading reason that patients postpone surgery. Managing blood loss is another challenge that has long been addressed through various means.

To combat these concerns, Exactech has introduced the Accelerated Recovery Technique (ART) as a complement to our innovative implant systems.

Discover the Benefits of ART

Benefits of Exactech's Accelerated Recovery Technique

as experienced by H. Morton Bertram III, MD*

Anticipated benefits of the Accelerated Recovery Technique, as compared to traditional pain management, include:

  • Lower blood transfusion rate - down to 2-3 percent range.

  • Less pain - most patients can avoid intravenous narcotics.

  • Quicker recovery - the ability to do an independent straight-leg raise almost uniformly on the day of surgery, with range of motion increasing to 100 degrees sooner than traditional methods. Some patients can drive as soon as two weeks post-op.

  • The ability to shower as soon as they feel comfortable and safe to do so.

  • Ability to begin aquatic therapy 10 days to two weeks after surgery.

Most patients experienced less pain and a faster recovery than with traditional methods of pain management as evidenced by:

  • Time to straight-leg raise.

  • Time to 100 degrees of flexion of the knee.

  • Time to unassisted walking.

  • Time to driving.

  • Time to return to athletic activities, for example, golf.

* These are the results of a single surgeon's experience.
Each patient must be evaluated and treated individually and results will vary.