Total Knee Replacement Introduction
Total Knee Replacement is performed to remove the degenerated and worn portions of the knee and reposition it into normal alignment. New components will be implanted into the knee to replace the worn-out bone and cartilage. Implant components can be made of metal, polyethylene plastic or ceramic material. In cases requiring total knee replacement, the cartilage covering the femur, tibia, and patella becomes worn and the underlying bone develops spurs and various irregularities which produce pain and loss of knee motion.