The Start
An antiseptic is applied to the leg
and it is then wrapped in a sterile plastic
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Exposure
A cut is placed over the front of the knee. The structures
are released to fully expose the knee joint.
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Preparation of the knee for insertion of the components
A saw blade is slotted into the jigs to achieve precise cuts
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Preparation of the knee for insertion of the components
Preparation of the knee for insertion of the components 2
The process is repeated in the other slots in the jig
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Insertion of the prosthesis 1.
The bones of the femur and tibia are prepared to fit exactly
to the size of the prosthesis so a "press-fit" can be
achieved
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Insertion of the prosthesis 2
The prosthesis can then be placed onto the knee and be
tightly locked on, relying on the initial press fit and
subsequent bony ingrowth
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The finish
Once all the components of the knee replacement are
inserted, the knee can be checked for stability and
tightness. The knee is then cleaned out of any bony "debris"
and sutured closed.
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