Arthroplasty: learn about the benefits of knee replacement
In patients with osteoarthritis, one of the main treatments is arthroplasty or knee replacement.
Benefits of knee replacement
In arthroplasty, the cartilage surface of the femur, tibia and patella are replaced by prostheses made of metal alloys: titanium-chromocobalt. Materials such as oxinium are used in allergic patients. A plastic spacer is inserted between the metal components to create a...