| The knee is the largest joint in the body. Nearly | | | | rare and the operations are straightforward. |
| normal knee function is needed to perform routine | | | | Computer aided knee replacement(also known as |
| everyday activities. The knee is made up of the | | | | computer assisted knee replacement surgery or |
| lower end of the thigh bone (femur), which rotates | | | | computer aided knee arthroplasty) is attracting a |
| on the upper end of the shin bone (tibia), and the | | | | large number of medical tourist to hospitals in India. |
| knee cap (patella), which slides in a groove on the | | | | The less invasive nature of this medical procedure, |
| end of the femur. Large ligaments attach to the | | | | will also help increase the popularity in India of the |
| femur and tibia to provide stability. The long thigh | | | | total & partial knee replacement surgeries. |
| muscles give the knee strength. | | | | For this reason the Oxford makes a whole or total |
| Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis commonly | | | | knee joint replacement NOT necessary in many |
| involve both the knees to a similar degree in the | | | | cases. A very common patient scenario is bone on |
| same person. Many such patients want a double knee | | | | bone osteoarthritis. This occurs due to degeneration |
| replacement to revert back to normalcy as they can | | | | or "wear and tear" of the articular cartilage, and |
| avoid another admission for the second knee | | | | degeneration or surgical removal of the meniscus. |
| replacement surgery at a later date. | | | | Once this situation develops, the individual usually has |
| A total knee replacement replaces the damaged | | | | severe pain. An Oxford is perfect for this situation. |
| bearing surfaces in your knee that are causing pain. | | | | Having a knee replacement operation with Otis Knee |
| At the lower end of the femur (thigh bone), the | | | | begins with the use of custom cutting equipment |
| bone is trimmed to accept a specially shaped metal | | | | prior to surgery based on MRI images of the knee. |
| component and the upper end of the tibia (shin bone) | | | | Every person is different and likewise every knee is |
| likewise is trimmed to accept a metal tray. Into this | | | | different. This technology allows the surgeon to |
| tray will be fitted a plastic bearing. | | | | make very precise cuts in the bone specific to you. |
| However, excessive activity can cause the knee | | | | Meditate every day, even several times a day to |
| replacement to wear down or loosen and require | | | | help put you in a positive frame of mind. Having a |
| replacement.90 to 95% of knee implants are still | | | | positive attitude makes all the difference when it |
| functioning well 10 to 15 years after surgery, and | | | | comes time to heal. If you don't know how to |
| with moderate activity levels-most knee implants can | | | | meditate, just sit and have quiet time and think |
| be expected to function for 15 years or more, but | | | | positive thoughts. Put yourself in a place where you |
| more strenuous activity can require more frequent | | | | are at peace and one with yourself. |
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| care available today, infection and complications are | | | | |