Breaking Down the Components of a Total Knee Replacement: Understanding the Artificial Joint Implant
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What is it? A total knee replacement, also known as a total knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which a damaged or worn out knee joint is replaced with an artificial joint. The artificial joint, or implant, is typically made up of three main parts: the femoral component, the tibial component, and the patellar component (knee cap).
Breaking Down the Components of a Total Knee Replacement: Understanding the Artificial Joint Implant
Breaking Down the Components of a Total Knee…
Breaking Down the Components of a Total Knee Replacement: Understanding the Artificial Joint Implant
What is it? A total knee replacement, also known as a total knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which a damaged or worn out knee joint is replaced with an artificial joint. The artificial joint, or implant, is typically made up of three main parts: the femoral component, the tibial component, and the patellar component (knee cap).