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Total Knee
Replacement
Marc Cote
BME 181
Section 2
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Back
grou
nd
1968600,000 annually90%
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Anat
omy
Femur, tibia, knee cap
Articular cartilageMenisci and large
ligaments
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Caus
es
Osteoarthritis Severe injury
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Proc
ess
Damaged areas removedArtificial surface
replacementMimic surface
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Proc
ess
Cont
inue
d
Press fitted or cementedSpacer insertedSmooth gliding surface
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Rece
nt
Prog
ress
ion
Improvements in metalMore durable plastic
Minimal incision More precise
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Refe
renc
es
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