Finding out you need a knee replacement is probably the last thing you want to hear, but it’s probably something that’s been a long time coming. In fact, it’s very rare that a knee replacement is spontaneous because it’s usually the result of years of pain, injury, and a variety of treatments. If Dr. John Moore has recently told you that you need a knee replacement, you probably have more than a dozen questions circulating this process including what types of knee replacement you will need. To help you feel a little bit more informed, let’s take a closer look at two types of knee replacements that we offer at Dr. John Moore’s office.
Revision Knee Replacement
In some instances, if a previous knee replacement has failed, then Dr. John Moore may recommend a surgery called a revision knee replacement. During this procedure, Dr. John Moore will replace any failed components from the original surgery with more modern implants.
Total Knee Replacement
This is the most common type of knee replacement. During this surgical procedure, the end cap of the femur is removed and replaced by a metal shell that’s made up of chromium, cobalt, or titanium. Additionally, the upper-end cap of the tibia can also be replaced by a material made from plastic or a high-density polyethylene that is attached to the bone by a metal plate. This process creates a knee that is made up of metal-on-plastic and helps act as your natural knee joint. During this surgery, Dr. John Moore may also replace a portion of the patella that slides on the femur.
Knee replacement surgeries are not of the most common types of orthopedic surgeries that we perform here at Dr. John Moore office. Although finding out that you have to undergo this type of surgery isn’t exactly good news, the outcome will be. Are you ready to take steps to learn more about this type of surgical procedure? Schedule your consultation with Dr. John Moore at 910.295.0224.