Total-Joint-Arthroplasty-Guidebooks-2020

Planning for Knee Surgery Together, you and your surgeon have decided that replacing your knee with an artificial joint is the best solution to help relieve your pain and help you return to enjoying normal, everyday activities. During knee replacement surgery, the surfaces of the damaged thigh (femur), lower leg, and usually the kneecap, are replaced with specially designed metal and polyethylene plastic joint components. There are two methods of joining the artificial parts and your bones: • Cemented • Non-cemented With a non-cemented joint, the bone grows into specially prepared surfaces of the prosthesis allowing for fixation. With cemented components, the bone cement provides a mechanical fixation for bonding the prosthesis to the bone. Your surgeon will determine which prosthesis and method of fixation is best for you. Most often the decision is based on your age, activity level, your health, and how your bones appear on X-ray. Unicompartmental (Partial) Knee Replacement Partial knee replacement effectively relieves pain and returns patients to their desired lifestyle. This surgery works best for people who have already started the work of recovery before surgery. Please read this booklet, do your best to follow the instructions and advice, and attend ‘joint camp’. Prepare your body and home for the best results of your surgery!

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