Knee Arthroplasty
Contributors: Thomas P. Sculco (Editor); Ermanno A. Martucci (Editor)
Edition: 1st edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: February 2002
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 250
ISBN-13: 9783211835319
Subjects: Orthopaedics & fractures; Total knee replacement; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Appliances; Medical; Medical / Nursing; Surgery - General; Surgery; Prosthesis; Kniegelenksatz; Knieprothese; Medical / Orthopedics; Polyethylenabnützung; Prothesendesign; Wiedererlangen der Gelenkfunktion; knee prastheses; knee replacement surgery; polyethylene wear; Knee; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Kne; Reoperation
First sentence: The design of a total knee replacement must meet several important mechanical goals in order to restore joint function for the lifetime of the patient.