Total knee replacement surgery involves removing parts of the damaged knee and replacing them with artificial parts called prostheses. Damage is the result of arthritis and/or injury. The knee replacement consists of three pieces: Femoral component – metal piece that caps the end of the femur and has a groove, which allows the kneecap to move up and down as the knee bends and straightens. Tibial component – flat piece of metal with a plastic (polyethylene) plate that covers the top of the tibia or the shin bone. Patellar component – dome-shaped piece of plastic that allows the kneecap to glide smoothly over the new knee.
Please follow this link to Biomet to view an animation of a total knee replacement:
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For more information or specific information about the type of implants we commonly use please visit: Biomet.com
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