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1. Total Knee Replacement - OrthoInfo - AAOS
Link: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org:443/en/treatment/total-knee-replacement
Description: WebJoint replacement surgery is a safe and effective procedure to relieve pain, correct leg deformity, and help you resume normal activities. Total knee replacement surgery was first performed in 1968. Since then, improvements in surgical materials and techniques have greatly increased its effectiveness.
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2. What Is Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)? - MedicineNet
Link: https://www.medicinenet.com:443/what_is_total_knee_arthroplasty_tka/article.htm
Description: WebTotal knee arthroplasty (TKA) is major surgery and usually performed under general or spinal anesthesia. Usually, the surgery is completed within three hours, depending upon the patient’s condition. The surgeon monitors the patient’s vitals throughout the procedure.
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3. Total Knee Arthroplasty - Physiopedia
Link: https://www.physio-pedia.com:443/Total_knee_arthroplasty
Description: WebTotal knee arthroplasty (TKA) or total knee replacement (TKR) is a common orthopaedic surgery that involves replacing the articular surfaces (femoral condyles and tibial plateau) of the knee joint with smooth metal and highly cross-linked polyethylene plastic. [1] [2] TKA aims to improve the quality of life of individuals with end-stage ...
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4. Total knee arthroplasty - UpToDate
Link: https://www.uptodate.com:443/contents/total-knee-arthroplasty
Description: WebSep 12, 2023 · Indications — Generally, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is performed for destruction of joint cartilage either from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis/inflammatory arthritis, posttraumatic degenerative joint disease, or osteonecrosis/joint collapse with cartilage destruction.
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5. Total Knee Arthroplasty Techniques - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:443/books/NBK499896/
Description: WebAug 4, 2023 · Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most cost-effective and consistently successful surgeries performed in orthopedics. Patient-reported outcomes are shown to improve dramatically with respect to pain relief, functional restoration, and improved quality of life.
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6. Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA): Practice Essentials ... - Medscape
Link: https://emedicine.medscape.com:443/article/1250275-overview
Description: WebMar 11, 2024 · Practice Essentials. The primary indication for total knee arthroplasty (TKA; also referred to as total knee replacement [TKR]) is relief of significant, disabling pain caused by...
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7. Knee replacement - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org:443/tests-procedures/knee-replacement/about/pac-20385276
Description: WebDec 21, 2022 · Knee replacement surgery replaces parts of injured or worn-out knee joints. The surgery can help ease pain and make the knee work better. During the surgery, damaged bone and cartilage are replaced with parts made of metal and plastic. To decide whether a knee replacement is right for you, a surgeon checks your knee's range of …
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8. Total Knee Replacement Techniques - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:443/books/NBK538208/
Description: WebAug 4, 2023 · Total Knee Replacement Techniques. Anthony C. Gemayel; Matthew Varacallo. Author Information and Affiliations. Last Update: August 4, 2023. Go to: Continuing Education Activity. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a viable treatment for symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee refractory to conservative measures.
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9. Knee Replacement Surgery Procedure | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Link: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org:443/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/knee-replacement-surgery-procedure
Description: WebKnee replacement, also called knee arthroplasty or total knee replacement, is a surgical procedure to resurface a knee damaged by arthritis. Metal and plastic parts are used to cap the ends of the bones that form the knee joint, along with the kneecap. This surgery may be considered for someone who has severe arthritis or a severe knee injury.
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10. Mayo Clinic leading the way in TKA technology - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org:443/medical-professionals/orthopedic-surgery/news/mayo-clinic-leading-the-way-in-tka-technology/mac-20558274
Description: WebAccording to Charles P. Hannon, M.D., M.B.A., an orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota, two developments in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have revolutionized this surgery for orthopedic surgeons and their patients: cementless fixation and robotic surgery.
