Tag Archives: knee replacement

Total Knee Replacement with a Hybrid Joint

| December 2, 2016

If you are scheduled to undergo knee replacement surgery, your surgeon has three procedures from which to choose. An artificial knee can be held in place, or fixed, using a cemented , noncemented or hybrid procedure. Your surgeon will decide which procedure is best for you. The cemented procedure is the most common and produces […]

Osteotomy: Aligning the Leg to Treat Arthritis

| December 1, 2016

The strongest joint in the body, the knee can bear forces of more than twice your body weight. When the thighbone (femur), knee and shinbone (tibia) are properly aligned, weight is distributed equally over the knee. However, degenerative arthritis, osteoarthritis or tearing and repair of the anterior cruciate ligament can result in an uneven distribution […]