Knew Flashcards
Knee ligaments and cartilage
ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL
Medial meniscus, lateral meniscus
Anterior lateral knee muscles
Quads, sartorious, gracillis, tensor fascia lata (IT band)
Posterior knee muscles
Hamstrings, gastrocnemius
Knee joint compartments
Medial compartment, lateral compartment, patellofemoral compartment
What is a total knee arthroplasty
All 3 compartments are replaced
What is partial or unicompartmental arthroplasty
Only 1 compartment replaced, usually the medial.
What is Patellofemoral arthroplasty
Only the patella is replaced
What is revision arthroplasty
Old hardware removed and replaced with a new prosthesis. May involve a bone graft
Indications for surgery
Severe knee pain that limits function. Night pain Unstable knees Severe deformity Decreased ROM Unstable fractures
Causes of knee pain
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Post traumatic arthritis
Failed TKR
Knee arthroplasty components
Femoral, tibial, patella
Surgical procedures: fixation
Cemented: acrylic cement
Uncememted: bone in growth
Hybrid: cemented tibial component, cementless femoral component
Surgical procedure: bone cuts
Collateral ligaments are sparred. Patella surface may also be prepared
Knee bones
Patella, femur, tibia, fibula
complications of surgery
infection blood clots (DVT) excessive bleeding delayed wound healing laxity contractures prosthetic loosening