Total knee replacement

Replacement of the femoral and tibial surfaces of the knee joint with metal and plastic, and generally also part of the patella.

total knee replacement
components of a total knee replacement

 

Synonyms: 
Total knee arthroplasty
TKR
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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.

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