The total knee replacement surgery involves resurfacing the parts of the bones of the knee
that rub together with metal and plastic implants. Using special, precision instruments, the surgeon will remove the damaged surfaces of all three bones. The replacement surfaces will then be fixed into place.
The surface of the femur is replaced with a rounded metal component that comes very close to matching the curve of the natural bone. The surface of the tibia is replaced with a smooth plastic component. This flat metal component holds a smooth plastic piece made of ultra-high-molecular-
There are six different types of knee replacements:
• Uni-compartmental
• Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) retaining
• Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) substituting
• Rotating platform
• Stabilized
• Hinge
These different prostheses can be made of cobalt chrome, titanium, and polyethylene (plastic), and can be fixed to the bone with acrylic cement or can be press-fit, which allows bone to grow into the implant. Use of a particular implant design, material, and fixation method depends on many factors related to each individual patient.
Who needs a Total Knee Replacement Surgery?
If you have knee deformities or severe X-ray changes, or advanced symptoms of arthritis, you require a total knee replacement surgery. Symptoms of advanced knee arthritis are pain, crepitus, stiffness, limping, muscle weakness, limitation of motion, and swelling Total Knee replacement surgery is generally delayed by the doctors in favor of less invasive procedures. But, if you have difficulty walking or performing everyday activities such as getting dressed, you do require knee replacement surgery.
Total knee replacement surgery offers relief from pain and to restore normal activities in life.
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