The world’s first knee implant tested to simulate 30 years of wear is being used at Northeast Baptist Hospital. The new “Legion Knee” has been tested to last more than twice the length of traditional knee implants.

53-year-old Karen Camargo recently had knee replacement surgery at Northeast Baptist Hospital. She had been injured in a car accident while on duty as a Sheriff’s Deputy, and over the years the pain got worse and her mobility was seriously diminished.

Camargo’s surgeon, David Fox, M.D. used the Legion implant because she is so young. “I had gone to another orthopedist who told me that I was too young to have a knee replacement, so I was stuck just living with the pain and the fact that I just couldn’t do many of the things I love anymore like dancing,” says Camargo. Some co-workers told me about Dr. Fox, so I went to see him and was so pleased that he was not only able to get rid of my pain, but get me back to dancing again… and not just for 10 years, but for 30!”

What’s next for Camargo? “Well I’m going to get the other knee done next. But first I’m going to do a lot of dancing and get back to the gym and working out again.”

For more information on the new Legion knee implant or orthopedic services provided by Baptist Health System, visit www.bhsjoints.com or call 210-297-7005.