Knee arthroplasty replaces some or all of the joint with metal and plastic.
Knee arthroplasty and the concept of compartments
From the point of view of joint replacement, the knee is considered to have three compartments, and implants may replace any or all of them. These include the two tibio-femoral compartments and the patello-femoral compartment.
Synonyms:
knee replacement
knee implant
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