Anatomy of the Knee Joint

The knee joint is one of the largest and most complex joints.

We can rotate, flex or extend our knees because of the structure of the knee joint which works like a hinge. The knee joint is formed by the tibia, the femur and the patella. In the knee joint, the bone ends are cushioned with the cartilage

What Type of Knee Surgery is the Most Common?

Knee Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is the commonly used surgical technique, enabling the surgeon to diagnose and correct the damage using a small telescope (arthroscope).

Total Knee Replacement

For severe forms of arthritis, total knee replacement might be indicated. Total knee replacement means resurfacing the bones of the knee joint and implanting a prosthesis in the knee. You will usually be given a state of the art prosthesis by DePuy Johnson & Johnson. With more then 15 years of clinical follow up, Johnson & Johnson hip and knee systems show outstanding long-term clinical performance.

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