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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.
cruciate ligaments (cruciatum), allowing a very large range of motion (extension and flexion) of knee
ROM stans for Range of Motion/Movement so it mean how much does the knee move. Normal rnage of movement for the knee is approx 0-160 degrees
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Active range of motion is when a joint is moved through its range with the person moving the joint him or herself. Passive range of motion is when something besides the muscles of the joint does the moving. So if I were to bend someone else's knee (and they didn't help) it would be passive range of motion. But if the person just moves his or her joint, then it is active.
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.
I had bilateral knee replacent surgery three months ago. I have not been able to increase the range of motion beyond 95 degrees. I exercise daily on a stationary bike and a rowing machine. Swelling is almost gone.
Osteoarthritis, which often leads to Knee replacements does have a genetic factor.
It depends on the joint. The hip joint, for instance, has far more range of motion than the knee joint.
Symptoms of arthritis in the knee include limited range of motion, stiffness of the knee, swelling and tenderness of the joint, and pain of the knee. If you suffer from more than one of these symptoms, you should consult your doctor right away.