due to a lateral miniscal tear that was not repaired in time I was too stubborn to go see what the pain was i waited 3 months to see doctor as a result my patella was worn very thin and will need to be replaced but is it the same as a total knee replacement?
2006-12-06 06:59:44 · 3 answers · asked by ruk1127 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
No, these are not the same. A total knee replacement involves cutting the bones in the leg (below and above the knee joint) and fitting of a prosthetic. A kneecap replacement involves just replacing the patella, which is the bone that covers and protects your knee joint.
2006-12-06 07:17:46 · answer #1 · answered by c4sgurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-07 02:08:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not the same, but sometimes the knee may have to be replaced, if its worn bad enough. but as ur dr. only he knows how bad it is god bless
2006-12-06 15:05:56 · answer #3 · answered by preacher7003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋