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Does a zimmer knee replacement have to be a total or can it be a partial?
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∙ 11y ago
Zimmer is simply the company who manufacture some implants, they do a total knee called the Nexgen, and a partial called the ZUK.
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Can a person sue for the doctor putting in a Zimmer total knee replacement?
Only if they can show either Zimmer or the Surgeon were negligent in doing so.
Why are there more potential complications after a partial knee replacement than a total knee replacement?
During a partial knee replacement you can see less of the knee, so aligning the implant is more difficult, if this is wrong, it will cause bigger problems. Also the remaining condyle can then deteriorate (naturally), needing a full replacement,
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.
Where is zimmer knee replacement made?
Warsaw (Indiana), Puerto Rico, Ireland and China.
What is the life of zimmer knee replacement?
Typically around 95% are still working well after 10years
What is the icd 9 code for partial knee replacement?
81.47
How common is total knee ligament replacement surgery?
There are 5 main types of knee replacement surgery: Total knee replacement. This is the most common form. Your surgeon replaces the surfaces of the thigh bone and shin bone that connects to the knee. Partial knee replacement. If arthritis affects only one side of your knee, this surgery may be a possibility. However, it’s only right for you if you have strong knee ligaments and the rest of the cartilage in the knee is normal. Partial knee replacement can be performed through a smaller cut than is needed for total knee replacement. Patellofemoral replacement. This replaces only the under-surface of the kneecap and the groove the kneecap sits in. This can be very effective for people with chronic kneecap arthritis. Complex (or revision) knee replacement. This procedure may be needed if you have very severe arthritis or if you’ve already had two or three knee replacement surgeries. Cartilage restoration: Sometimes when the knee only has an isolated area of injury or wear this area can be replaced with a living cartilage graft or cells which grow into cartilage.
Is total knee arthroplasty and knee replacement the same?
Total knee replacement is a type of total joint arthroplasty. Total joint arthroplasty could refer to any joint replacement.
What brands of equipment are used for total knee replacement?
Lots of manufacturers makes these, the big names are DePuy, Biomet, Zimmer, Smith & Nephew, Stryker, Wright Medical, Exactech.
What does the medical abbreviation TKR mean?
TKR stands for total knee replacement.
What causes a mushy material to form around a total knee replacement and cause it to fail?
i have knocking in the knee after total knee replacement is this normal
How much does a partial knee replacement cost?
15 to 20 thousand dollars
