Knee

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Topics:

• Partial & Complete Knee Replacement
• Patient Education – Animated Procedures & Conditions

Partial and Complete Knee Replacement

A knee replacement is recommended for patients with arthritis and certain knee injuries or diseases that have not responded well to conservative treatments such as anti-inflammatory medications or cortisone injections. The replacement devices are designed to relieve pain caused by cartilage damage, and usually last up to 20 years.

 

Patient Education – Animated Procedures & Conditions

Knee Procedures:

• Mini Incision Total Knee Replacement

Mini-incision Total Knee Arthroplasty, also called MIS TKA, replaces the damaged and painful areas of the knee joint with metal and polyethylene plastic parts. The MIS total knee procedure is performed through an incision that is smaller than the incision used for traditional total knee replacement surgery. This technique reduces blood loss and pain and allows for a shorter recovery. » Watch the animation

• Partial Knee Replacement (using OXFORD® implant)

Unlike total knee replacement surgery, this less invasive procedure replaces only the damaged or arthritic parts of the knee. The OXFORD® unicompartmental knee uses metal and plastic implants designed to potentially last longer and wear down less easily than traditional implants. » Watch the animation

• Revision Knee Surgery

This procedure replaces worn artificial knee parts and damaged bone with new metal and plastic components. » Watch the animation

• Total Knee Replacement

Total knee surgery removes the damaged and painful areas of the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (lower leg bone). These areas are then replaced with specially designed metal and polyethylene plastic parts. » Watch the animation

• Visco-supplementation for Arthritis of the Knee

This nonsurgical procedure is an injection of a gel-like medication into the knee joint to supplement or replace the thick synovial fluid that cushions the joint. This treatment can help reduce the pain of arthritis. » Watch the animation

Knee Conditions:

• Anatomy of the Knee

The knee connects the upper leg bone to the lower leg bone. Cartilage covers the ends of both leg bones and the underside of the patella, or knee cap. When these surfaces are smooth, the joint glides easily and without pain. » Watch the animation

• Knee Arthritis

Arthritis, also called osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis, involves the swelling and damage of the joints. It causes pain, stiffness and limited movement. Since knees are the primary weight-bearing joints in the body, they are most at risk for osteoarthritis. Risk factors include age, heredity, injury and obesity. » Watch the animation