Knee Replacement | | Knee Replacement
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Knee replacement surgery was first performed in 1968. Since then, improvements in surgical materials and techniques have greatly increased its effectiveness. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, about 267,000 total knee replacements are performed yearly in the United States.
You may benefit from a knee replacement if you have:
- Sustained injuries from trauma or accidents
- Sports injuries
- Arthrities that has worn away cartilage
- Osteonecrosis
By replacing the knee's damaged and worn surfaces, total knee replacement surgery may relieve pain, correct leg deformity, and help you resume your normal activities.
Total knee replacement surgery is very effective, relieving nearly all pain in most cases. Approximately 90 percent of replacement joints last 10 years, while 80 percent are good for 20 years, depending on patient activity levels.
During the procedure, the femur or thighbone is covered with a metal covering and plastic is placed on the tibia so that instead of irregular arthritic surfaces, one has metal and plastic articulating which produces a smooth non-patent surface. In most cases, the undersurface of the kneecap is also replaced with a plastic surface so that this articulates with the femoral surface.
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