Ceramic Total Knee Replacement

Up to three bone surfaces may be replaced in a total knee replacement.

Ceramic total knee replacement.

The implants as they are called are made from a variety of materials including metal ceramic or plastic. The metal femoral component curves around the end of the femur thighbone. The aim of the study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel metal free ceramic total knee replacement system. I am not sure if my ligaments and muscles can support the prothstesis or not.

17 the patient suffered persistent pain and a reduction in the range of motion as well as swelling and patella immobility after tka with a metallic femoral component. Implants are made of metal alloys ceramic material or strong plastic parts. Thirty eight primary total knee arthroplasties tkas were performed on 34 patients using the metal free bpk s ceramic total knee replacement system with both the femoral and tibial components of an alumina zirconia ceramic composite. Consequently knee replacements must be able to offer longer implant lifetime.

The lower end of the femur. Thereby there was a case of revision of a total knee replacement with a metal femoral component using a ceramic implant because of metal hypersensitivity. The different types are categorized by the materials that rub against each other when you flex your knee. Some implants are.

Primary total knee replacement with a zirconia ceramic femoral component. This type uses a ceramic femoral. They are built to allow easy movement. Current research is focusing on new materials and ceramic can play an important role in increasing the lifetime of the components.

The procedure involves cutting away damaged bone and cartilage from your thighbone shinbone and kneecap and replacing it with an artificial joint prosthesis made of metal alloys. Before selecting a titanium knee replacement or a ceramic knee replacement a background check of the products and the knee implant manufacturers needs to be done. The review check and the ratings will further ensure that the right product is being chosen before going ahead with the knee replacement surgery. Bioceramics and alternative bearings in joint arthroplasty ceramics in orthopaedics2005 pp 183 190.

Thinking about a total knee replacement. There are a few different kinds of knee implants that are used in this procedure. Furthermore the incidence of knee replacement in young and active patients is also increasing.