Knee replacement surgery and implant joint Posted: 12-09-06 22:23pm
Hello cyberfolks! I'm soon to undergo
the knife (knee replacement). My question
is how do I (and the doctors) know what
size implant my knee requires so that it
works right? Is there a webguide that
shows how this is determined?
I don't like surgeries or hospitals in the
first place, and I like to know how things
are supposed to work.
This is a kneeD-to-Know thing (LOL!)
A knee replacement is indicated when a
knee joint becomes so damaged from disease
or injury that its function is completely
lost. Details for each operation (such as
those that you ask about the size of the
replacement joint) are individual and
depend upon the patient and the specific
operation and techniques recommended. You
can consult your orthopedist for precise
details and to get educated before the
procedure.
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