Knee Replacement University of Rhode Island膝关节置换罗德岛大学.pptVIP

Knee Arthroplasty By: Simranjit Rekhi History of Knee Arthroplasty Arthroplasty of the knee was first performed in the late 1960s With improvements of arthroscopes and higher-resolution cameras, the procedure has become highly effective for both the accurate diagnosis and proper treatment of knee problems Who gets this surgery? People to experience severe pain in the knee Restricting ordinary activities of daily living People usually over 65 that have knee cartilage wearing away 600,000 people worldwide have knee replacements every year. Significance of a Knee Joint Knee is that largest joi