Bones/Joints And Sports Injuries

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to knee replacement: Total knee replacement (TKR) is a surgical procedure in which a painful damaged knee joint is replaced by an artificial joint. Osteoarthritis resulting from “wear and tear” of the knee is the most common reason individuals need to undergo knee replacement […]

Here are definitions of medical terms related to knee replacement: ambulating: To walk from place to place; move about arthroplasty: An artificial joint or implant articular cartilage: The smooth lining that covers and protects the bone ends inside a joint avascular necrosis: Tissue death resulting from inadequate blood supply to the affected part of a bone continuous passive motion: If

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on knee replacement: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  Phone: 847/823-7186 Phone: 800/346-2267 http://www.aaos.org American Physical Therapy Association  Phone: 800/999-APTA (2782) http://www.apta.org Arthritis Foundation  Phone: 404/872-7100 Phone: 800/283-7800 http://www.arthritis.org American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals  Phone: 404/633-3777 Fax: 404/633-1870 http://www.rheumatology.org National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal

Total knee replacements are usually performed on people suffering from painful arthritic conditions of the knee severe enough to limit one’s normal day to day activities. Need To Know: Generally a person would be considered for a total knee replacement if the individual experiences daily pain, restricting not only work and recreation, but also the

Broadly speaking, there are four basic categories of knee replacements depending on the degree of mechanical stability provided by the design of the artificial knee: Non-constrained Semi-constrained Constrained or hinged Unicondylar The highly successful non-constrained implant is the most common type of artificial knee. It is termed non-constrained because the artificial components inserted into the knee are

Options available that hold the knee replacement into position: Cemented procedure Non-cemented procedure Hybrid Fixation Procedure With a cemented procedure the components of the implant are fixed to the bone with a grout-like cement known as polymethyl-methacrylate. This cement allows the implants to perfectly fit to the irregularities of the bone. A cemented knee is a very reliable

As with all major surgical procedures, complications can occur. Some of the most common complications following knee replacement are: Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) Infection Stiffness Loosening Osteolysis Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) This term refers to the formation of blood clots (called thrombosis) in the large veins, usually of the legs or pelvis. It can occur

Total knee replacement (TKR), also referred to as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), is a surgical procedure where worn, diseased, or damaged surfaces of a knee joint are removed and replaced with artificial surfaces. Materials used for resurfacing of the joint are not only strong and durable but also optimal for joint function as they produce

Any condition affecting the knee that causes damage to the normally smooth lining cartilage of the knee may eventually end up with the same end result. The protective cartilage lining the joint becomes worn away, producing increasing damage to the bone surfaces inside the joint. This may cause pain, swelling and stiffness, as the exposed