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Types of Knee Replacement

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A total knee replacement implant. The lower end of the femur. The metal femoral component curves around the end of the femur (thighbone). ... The top surface of the tibia. The tibial component is typically a flat metal platform with a cushion of strong, durable plastic, called polyethylene. ... The back surface of the patella.

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This video covers types of knee replacement through the components of a total knee replacement implant. It describes the metal femoral component curving around the end of the femur, the tibial component as a flat metal platform with a polyethylene plastic cushion, and the component for the back surface of the patella.

Key points

  • A total knee replacement implant is shown in parts
  • The metal femoral component at the end of the femur is described
  • The tibial component metal platform with polyethylene cushion is described
  • The patellar component for the back of the kneecap is described

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This video presents “Types of Knee Replacement” — A total knee replacement implant. The lower end of the femur. The metal femoral component curves around the end of the femur (thighbone). ... The top surface of the tibia. The tibial component is typically a flat metal platform with a. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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