Take the MyOrthotype test to improve the likelihood that you are genetically compatible with your joint replacement implant and lower your risk of a potential adverse reaction.
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12 years of dedicated research and analysis of explants at Europe’s largest independent retrieval unit has made our revolutionary MyOrthotype test possible, allowing us to screen patients for potential adverse immune responses to implants containing the metal cobalt chrome.
At our lab in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, we are pioneering genetic research in orthopaedics to contribute to the growing field of personalized medicine. With patient health and wellness at the forefront of everything we do, we focus on driving improved orthopaedic care outcomes.
A successful joint replacement can last well over a decade and provide a considerable return of movement, as well as significant pain relief.
However, recent research has found that roughly 1 in 5 people carry a variation of the gene that increases the risk of developing a metal hypersensitivity reaction to their new artificial joint if it is made with parts that contain cobalt chrome.
By screening patients for genetic compatibility with implants containing cobalt chrome, MyOrthotype can contribute towards a successful procedure and a less impaired lifestyle.
Joint replacement is considered major surgery, so the procedure is usually only recommended if other treatments, such as physical therapy or steroid injections, have not reduced pain or increased mobility.
Consider taking the MyOrthotype test prior to undertaking surgery. A simple saliva swab can help determine which type of implant you should receive and may avoid future complications.
Find out more about MyOrthotype and how it can help you and your surgeon make more informed decisions about your care at the link in our bio.
The MyOrthotype test can determine if you, or the person you care for, carry the genes that place you at higher risk of joint implant failure.
Having that information will aid in making an informed choice about implant options, which can improve the performance of medical implants and enhance patients' lives.
MyOrthotype is a valuable additional resource to shape a more personalised care plan in collaboration with your healthcare professional.
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Our aim is to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden on the NHS by creating positive initial outcomes from joint replacement surgery and reducing the need for revision procedures.
MyOrthotype can determine the likelihood that you carry the gene for metal hypersensitivity, which can cause inflammation and pain to develop after your joint replacement surgery.
If the test results reveal that you carry the "at-risk” gene, you and your surgeon can consider using an alternative joint replacement that has fewer (or no) parts composed of cobalt chrome metal.
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Unfortunately, there is nothing that can absolutely guarantee successful joint replacement surgery. However, MyOrthotype is a valuable tool to shape a more personalised care plan with your healthcare professional, enabling an informed discussion before joint implant selection and surgery.
Figures from the Royal College of Surgeons suggest that up to 16,225 people wait beyond two years for knee or hip replacements.
Our aim is improve patient outcomes by reducing the need for post-operative chronic pain management or additional surgery down the line, to reduce the burden of joint replacement surgery on patients, their caregivers and the NHS.
With no two people the same, we help to create a more complete patient picture to increase your chances of successful surgery.
Take the steps today to reduce your chances of chronic pain, implant failure and potential revision surgery, with MyOrthotype.
We use NHS-accredited laboratories to perform genetic sequencing to identify if you, or the person you care for, carry the genes that place you at higher risk of developing an adverse reaction to certain types of joint implants.
Once purchased, the MyOrthotype test is sent to you by post, where you can follow the simple instructions in the pack to provide a saliva sample, and return the sample in the pre-paid packaging.
Your saliva sample is analysed by an NHS-approved lab to see if you carry the genes that place you at higher risk, and your report is emailed to you.
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Hip replacements and knee replacements can be transformational to a person’s quality of life. And whilst the majority are successful, around 10,000 procedures a year are carried out again because the original implants have failed.
MyOrthotype is a test that identifies if you or the person you care for has an increased risk of implant failure, empowering patients and healthcare professionals to choose the most compatible implant.
