I see that knee prosthesis has come a long way in 20 years..
The prosthesis used to be anchored up the femoral shaft and down the tibial bone shaft, or is there a reason for the short anchor in the above?
Less destructive/intrusive?
I see that knee prosthesis has come a long way in 20 years..
The prosthesis used to be anchored up the femoral shaft and down the tibial bone shaft, or is there a reason for the short anchor in the above?
Less destructive/intrusive?
It depends on the cause of the placement of the prosthesis. For example, for chronic infectious processes at bone level and tumor resections, long stems are usually used in the femur shagt and the tibia shaft. When these are placed only by processes of osteoarthritis can be so small that it can even be placed partially. I show you a photo with the two examples:
I see. I was unaware of the different types of prosthesis. They are great examples.
Many thanks for the reply.
You are welcome my friend!! :D