| This is an rating issued by a group of medical | | | | of three ways : - |
| professionals. The number refers to the minimum | | | | |
| number of years that the implant has been around ( | | | | 1. Cemented with bone cement: A special type of |
| 3 being a low number of years and 10 being the | | | | acrylic bone cement may be used to secure some or |
| highest) and the letter refers to the quality of | | | | all of the implant components to the bone. The bone |
| published data that supports the implant (a. being the | | | | cement takes about 15 minutes to set. |
| best c. being the worst). So far, only hips have been | | | | 2. Cementless (biologic ingrowth): Implant components |
| rated by this regulatory body. | | | | using cementless implantation have a special porous |
| Types of Knee Replacement Uni-Condylar Total Knee | | | | coating that allows tissue to grow into it for fixation. |
| Patello Femoral Revision Knee Types of Knee | | | | 3. Combination: In some cases, your surgeon may |
| Replacement Re-surfacing Un-cemented Cemented | | | | choose a combination of cement and cementless |
| Revision What are the components of a knee implant | | | | attachment, depending upon the implant components |
| in a total knee replacement ? | | | | and the condition of the bone around the knee joint. |
| The three components of knee implants are : - | | | | The decision as to whether to use a cemented or |
| | | | cementless component depends upon many factors, |
| 1. The tibial component has two elements and | | | | including the intended use of the product, surgeon |
| replaces the top of the shin bone (tibia). This | | | | philosophy and the patient%u2019s condition. |
| prosthesis is made up of a metal tray attached | | | | Who are some of the manufacturers of knee |
| directly to the bone and a plastic spacer that | | | | implants ? |
| provides the bearing surface. | | | | There are more than 150 knee replacement designs |
| 2. The femoral component replaces the bottom of | | | | on the market today. The following manufacturers |
| the thigh bone (femur). This component also replaces | | | | manufacture various knee implant systems for |
| the groove where the patella (kneecap) sits. | | | | various types of knee surgeries: total knee |
| 3. The patellar component replaces the surface of | | | | replacement (TKR), partial knee replacements (PKR), |
| the knee cap, which rubs against the femur. The | | | | patellofemoral joint replacements (PFJ), |
| kneecap protects the joint, and the resurfaced | | | | unicompartmental knee replacement, revision knee |
| patellar button slides smoothly on the front of the | | | | replacements and others. |
| joint. This may or may not be replaced depending on | | | | - Zimmer |
| the condition of the patient. | | | | - Biomet |
| | | | - Johnson & Johnson DePuy |
| | | | - Stryker |
| Knee Implant FAQs | | | | - Smith & Nephew |
| Which bones are replaced or resurfaced in a total | | | | |
| knee replacement ? | | | | We Care Core Values |
| Depending on your specific case, up to three bone | | | | "We have a very simple business model that keeps |
| surfaces may be replaced during your total | | | | you as the centre." |
| replacement of the knee. | | | | Having the industry's most elaborate and exclusive |
| They include : - | | | | Patient Care and Clinical Coordination teams stationed |
| - the lower ends (condyles) of the thighbone | | | | at each partner hospital, we provide you the |
| - the top surface of the shinbone | | | | smoothest and seamless care ever imagined. With a |
| - the back surface of the kneecap. | | | | ratio of one Patient Care Manager to five patients |
| How is a knee implant affixed in the body ? | | | | our patient care standards are unmatched across the |
| Knee implant systems are affixed in the body in one | | | | sub continent. |