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Where can you find information on knee ligament replacements?
You can find information on knee ligament replacements by visiting your family doctor or nurse for advice on what suitable replacements are available. There are also health websites which you can visit that will provide relevant information in regards to knee replacements.
Is there any Doctors that 's done total knee surgery on someone that's had partial knee replacements?
Yes. I work in an Orthopedic office and many patients that have previously had partial knee replacements are candidates for a total knee replacement. In our office, many of the docs do not do partial knee replacements, especially in younger people because the chance of the cartilage on the other side wearing down necessitating a total knee replacement is quite frequent.
Can needing to have a knee replacement op be hereditory?
Osteoarthritis, which often leads to Knee replacements does have a genetic factor.
Is knee replacements a positive that has come out of animal testing?
Yes, knee replacement equipment and techniques were developed and tested in animals prior to being used in human medicine. The best part, though, is the technology and skill has returned to the veterinary field and knee replacements can be done for pets as well.
What are the 15 things no one tells you about knee replacements?
Knee 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. In other words, Total knee replacement surgery or knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure where parts of knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. Call 03 94284128
Does the health care system in BC cover the cost of knee replacements?
The knee replacement would be covered by the health care system.
How many knee replacements are performed each year in the United States?
Around 680,000 knee replacements are performed each year in the United States.
How many complete knee revisions can you honestly get?
There is no limit to the number of complete knee revisions you can honestly get. It isn't uncommon for total knee replacements to fail over time and need to be redone.
Can you collect Social Security disability benefits due to 2 knee replacements?
can you collect social security disability due to 2 knee repalcements
What qualities of titanium make it a good material for producing hip or knee replacements?
it's non-toxic.
Do knee joint replacements set off metal detectors at airports?
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Are total knee replacements plastic or metal?
The femoral component is metal, and articulates on a plastic tibial component.
