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The metal parts of the implant are made of titanium- or cobalt/chromium-based alloys
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Are total knee replacements plastic or metal?
The femoral component is metal, and articulates on a plastic tibial component.
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 are Stryker and Zimmer knee replacement devices?
Both are good companies. Surgeon must be good for better outcome. We refer our patients to best surgeons & not best Hospitals / best Implant companies.
Do knee joint replacements set off metal detectors at airports?
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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.
Does a zimmer knee replacement have to be a total or can it be a partial?
Zimmer is simply the company who manufacture some implants, they do a total knee called the Nexgen, and a partial called the ZUK.
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
Has anyone with knee replacements paticipated in the paralympics?
yes
Can you sauna with titanium knee replacements?
Ask your doctor
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.
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.
