Arthroplasty

An arthroplasty is a joint replacement.

 

Types of knee arthroplasty

The word 'arthro-plasty' means joint re-shaping, so the term includes all types of knee replacement -

unicompartmental knee replacement total knee replacement components of a total knee replacement
Synonyms: 
Joint replacement
Knee replacement
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Total knee replacement (TKR)

Brief overview.

Interpositional discs

Mentioned for completeness.

Persistent pain after knee replacement

An important issue.

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CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

MR Imaging of Knee Arthroplasty Implants. Fritz J, Lurie B and Potter HG. Radiographics. September-October 2015; 35(5): 1483–1501.

Innovations in total knee replacement: new trends in operative treatment and changes in peri-operative management. Zanasi S. Eur Orthop Traumatol. 2011 Jul; 2(1-2): 21–31.

See also -

Knee arthritis interventions when you are too young for a total knee replacement - ebook

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