Artificial knee replacement
Total knee replacementAs the largest joint in the human body, the knee is subject to a high amount of strain. Not only is it extremely prone to injury but also varyingly disposed to arthritic changes. For arthritis of the knee, however, the total condylar knee replacement is a method that facilitates both short regeneration periods and bilateral operations. |
It involves removal of the worn or damaged joint surfaces and shaping the implantation to fit exactly between the thigh and shin bones. If the arthritis is in both knees it is also possible to operate them at the same time. Regeneration time is then only slightly longer than it would be for single knee replacement. This facilitates a patient’s rapid reintegration into normal life patterns and allows an early return to work. |