Types of Knee Joint Replacement
Different Surgeons favour different types of surgical knee implants. However, your consultant would advise you on the ideal knee replacement prosthesis for your individual condition.
The two important variations are the adhesives that are used – some utilise chemical bonds, which enable joints to grow into the prosthesis to maintain the joint.
The other uses cement to hold the position of the prosthesis, but these have been said to yield an expectancy of about 10 years after which replacement may be necessary.
Other common definitions of Knee Joint Replacement:
Total knee replacement
This is usually important to carry out should a large portion or the complete Knee Joint is damaged.
Half knee replacement
Also referred to as ‘unicompartmental’ or ‘unicondylar’ knee replacement. Only undertaken if just a part of the Knee Joint is damaged.