Sometimes a total knee replacement is the only option for reducing pain and restoring a normal activity level. If you and your doctor decide a total knee replacement is right for you, you may want to consider an Oxinium replacement joint to minimize wear and get back to your active lifestyle.
Oxinium Implant Components
A total knee replacement involves cutting away the damaged bone of the knee joint and replacing it with a prosthesis. This “new joint” prevents the bones from rubbing together and provides a smooth knee joint.
In the total knee replacement procedure, each prosthesis is made up of four parts. The tibial component has two elements and replaces the top of the shin bone or tibia. This prosthesis is made up of a metal tray attached directly to the bone and a plastic spacer that provides the bearing surface.
The Oxinium femoral component replaces the bottom of the thigh bone or femur. This component also replaces the groove where the patella, or kneecap, sits.
The patellar component replaces the surface of the knee cap, which rubs against the femur. The patella protects the joint, and the resurfaced patellar button will slide smoothly on the front of the joint.
An Oxinium knee replacement is the preferred option, as friction can greatly affect the longevity of the new joint. Oxinium femoral components are smoother than the traditionally used metal components, and reduce the friction between both replacement components and surrounding tissues.
Partial Knee Replacement
A unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement made from the Oxinium material treats only the portion of the knee that has been affected by osteoarthritis, leaving the healthy portion in tact. The same potentially long-lasting benefits of an Oxinium total knee replacement are available in the partial knee replacement option that can help you relieve pain and stay active.
For more information on a partial knee replacement option, please visit www.KneeReplacementInfo.com.
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Oxinium implants can be used with new instrumentation that has been developed to allow knee replacement surgery to be performed using smaller incisions. This minimally invasive approach allows many patients to experience reduced blood loss and quicker recovery time in most cases. Ask your orthopaedic surgeon if he or she is using a minimally invasive approach to knee replacement with Oxinium implants.
For more in-depth information on knee replacement and other knee-related topics, please visit www.KneeReplacementInfo.com.
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