What is UKA and TKA?
Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA; also known as partial knee replacement) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are treatment options for patients whose osteoarthritis involves only one of the three knee compartments; however, most patients with this condition undergo TKA.
What are the components of a TKA?
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA), or total knee replacement (TKR), or tricompartmental knee replacement is an orthopedic procedure whereby the three articular surfaces of the knee (femoral, tibial, and patellar) are replaced by prosthetic components.
Is a partial knee replacement worth it?
Compared to total knee replacement, partial knee replacement better preserves range of motion and knee function because it preserves healthy tissue and bone in the knee. For these reasons, patients tend to be more satisfied with partial knee replacement compared with total knee replacement.
What is a TKA surgery?
In total knee replacement or total knee arthroplasty (TKA), the end of the femur bone and end of the tibia are removed and replaced. The knee is the largest joint in the body that consists of the following: Femur (lower end of the thighbone) Tibia (the upper end of the shinbone) Patella (the kneecap)
Is TKA a diagnosis?
Periprosthetic TKA infections remain difficult to diagnose and treat. Diagnosis is based on a combination of clinical findings, serologic tests, and imaging and laboratory findings.
When does physio start after TKR?
When Does Physiotherapy Start After a TKR? Usually, within 24 hours of awakening from total knee replacement surgery, a physiotherapist will begin helping you utilize your artificial knee. The physiotherapist will provide you with exercises to strengthen the muscles around your new knee.
How is a TKA performed?
The surgeon makes an incision down the center of the knee about 8 to 10 inches long, and then cuts through deeper tissue, including the quadriceps tendon, and flips over the kneecap to access the femur and tibia.