Knee replacement, also called Knee arthroplasty is a surgical process that helps to resurface the knee joint. This procedure involves replacing a totally worn, damaged or diseased knee with an artificial joint to reduce pain and functional disability.
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What are the Parts of the Knee?
The knee joint is one of the strongest and most important joints of our human system. It is a synovial hinge joint which allows the lower leg to move in relation to the thigh to support the weight of the body.
This Joint helps us in performing the following activities -
- Sitting
- Standing
- Walking
- Running
Parts of Knee Joint
- Tibia - Shin bone or larger bone of the lower leg
- Femur - Thigh Bone
- Patella - Kneecap
- Cartilage - Function is to reduce friction during the joint movement
- Synovial Membrane - for lubrication
- Ligaments & Tendons - Elastin connective Tissue
- Meniscus - Shock Absorber