ok my dad knee is bad and he needs it replaced!!
Theres a new thing that they do i'm not sure wat it's called but instead of taking out the hole knee they just grind down part of the joint and put in a small meatal plate.
If you would help my that would be great!!!
I would like the name of the proseedour and a number to get it done and/or the place to get it done or a link.
We live in missouri so i would like it to be somewere close if u dont know were missouri is it's in the U.S.
2007-01-29 04:36:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
When a knee becomes arthritic, these ligaments can become scarred or damaged. During knee replacement surgery, some of these ligaments, as well as the joint surfaces, are substituted or replaced by the new artificial prostheses. Two types of fixation are used to hold the prostheses in place. "Cemented designs" use a fast-curing bone cement to hold the prostheses in place. "Cementless designs" rely on bone growing into the surface of the implant for fixation. Hope this helps.
2007-02-03 13:28:10 · answer #1 · answered by nothingface 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you're referring to a pretty new technique which basically covers the top of the bone, rather than lopping it off and putting a whole new joint in. Sounds great to me. My brother had knee replacement (due to yrs. of motorcycle injuries) and all was well UNTIL he was playing frisbee and landed wrong. The implant broke free and shredded his artery! He almost bled to death, had to have the whole thing done over and was laid up for months! I doubt that would have happened w/the technique you mentioned.
I found it at this site: http://www.aboutstryker.com/physicians/
If you go there, they have a physician finder service. You just type in your Zip code and they find a doctor near you, who does this type of surgery. Good luck to your dad and props to you for being so proactive about his care!
2007-01-29 14:18:52 · answer #2 · answered by Gwynneth Of Olwen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man, get your dad to go ahead with a total knee replacement. Chances are, if you have to get a portion of a knee worked on, it's gonna keep hurting, and kept up ALL the time. It will prob. save you money in the long run.
2007-01-29 12:41:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom has gotten both knees replaced- she had bad knees. Go to your regular doctor he should refer him to who he needs to see. Good Luck.
2007-01-30 14:29:27 · answer #4 · answered by midwestgurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a First Aid question.
2007-02-03 11:58:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this web site, I think the replacement you are thinking of is called Stryker. www.stryker.com
2007-01-29 12:45:22 · answer #6 · answered by Scooter Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL i dont know about all of that i just think you all should go ahead and do what yall feel is right
2007-01-29 12:40:31 · answer #7 · answered by Re*Re 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to go see an osteopathic physician.
2007-01-29 12:40:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
referal from primary doc should have already been done, but ask your primary if he doesn't have the specialist yet.
2007-01-29 12:40:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋