Introductory Topics
Below are Introductory Topics for those who are interested in learning more about Total Knee Replacement:
Total Knee Replacement FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions)
The Diseased Knee: Osteoarthritis
Weight Gain After Knee Replacement?
A recent study out of the University at Delaware found that patients actually gained weight following knee replacement surgery. Conventional wisdom was that after suffering years of debilitating pain, formerly sedentary arthritis sufferers would resume activity and exercise following their knee replacement. However, researchers found that patients actually gained an average of 14 pounds after a two year follow up period…
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Total Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement, which is also known as Total Knee Arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure where:
- The worn ends of the bones which make up the knee joint are resurfaced with metal and plastic implants
- The alignment of the bones of the knee is restored so that the weight which passes through the knee is normally distributed.
Further Reading on Total Knee Replacement:
Knee Replacement Surgery Overview
Knee Replacement Complications
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
Computer Assisted Knee Replacement
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Introductory Topics
Introduction - Home Normal Knee Anatomy The Diseased Knee: Osteoarthritis The Knee Replacement Procedure
Surgery Overview > Total Knee Replacement Surgery Video Knee Replacement Complications Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Unicompartmental Knee Replacement Computer Assisted Knee Replacement Knee Replacement Implants
The Parts of a Total Knee Replacement Mobile Bearing Knee Replacement Knee Implant Wear Knee Implant Manufacturers Related Topics
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- Mobile Bearing Knee Replacement Offers no Benefits vs. Fixed Bearing
- Press-Fit Total Knee Replacement: Working to Prevent Loosening and Bone Loss
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