Total Knee Replacement - Dr. Sachin Karkamkar

Fig Inside the Knee Joint

 

• Bones
  The knee is made up of the lower end of the thighbone (femur), the upper end of the shinbone (tibia), and the knee cap (patella). 

• Cartilage
  Articular cartilage is the smooth, white tissue. It covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints.
  Healthy cartilage in our joints makes it easier to move. It allows the bones to glide over each other with very little friction.

• Meniscus
  The menisci are located between the femur and the tibia. These C-shaped wedges act as "shock absorbers" that cushion the joint. 

• Ligaments
  Ligaments hold the femur and tibia together and provide stability. 

• Synovium
  The synovium is a thin cover that wraps around the bones in your joint. It makes a fluid that provides lubrication so your bones can move easily without resistance.
• Bursa
  The bursa is a fluid-filled sac that provides cushioning and a smooth surface for the bones, muscles and tendons in your joints to move on.
  

  

• Tendons
  Tendons are fibrous bands of tissue that connect your muscles to your bones.
• Muscles
  Muscles support your joints and help to move.

Normally, all of these components work in harmony. But disease or injury can disrupt this harmony, resulting in pain, muscle weakness, and reduced function.

To maintain the fitness of all components, get to know your joint by Dr Sachin Karkamkar.

• Why does Knee Pain?
• Is Knee Replacement for You?
• What is Knee Replacement?
  
• Preparing For Total Knee Replacement Surgery
  
• Post Replacement Recovery
  
• Possible Complications