Joint Replacement Technology - Episode 290
Unprofessional Engineering
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Is Total Knee Replacement Better Than Partially Kneed Replacement?
Total knee replacement is preferred over partial knee replacement, because youre literally making two brand new mating surfaces that are perfectly clean. A partial knee replacement is where the majority of the bone, or maybe only one surface, has been a done. It's not they're not cutting the bottom of your femer off. And the top of your tibia completely, like two flat surfaces, usually theyr, some original bone. To get out on the sooner, and you have to be able to pass a few tests, which include being able to get out of bed safely.
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