Patient Education: Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
 Your Knee Joint
Femur – thigh bone
Cartilage – tissue between bones that provides cushioning
Patella – knee cap
Tibia – shin bone
Synovium – tissue that provides lubricating fluid to joint
Ligament – flexible tissue that holds knee joint together
What Causes Knee Joint Pain?
One of the most common causes of joint pain is arthritis. The most common types of arthritis are:
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Post-traumatic Arthritis
Knee Surgery
May be suitable for patients who:
- Have a painful, disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from a severe form of arthritis
- Are not likely to achieve satisfactory results from less invasive procedures, medication, physical therapy, or joint fluid supplements
- Have bone stock that is of poor quality or inadequate for other reconstructive techniques
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