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Revision Knee Surgery

Overview

This procedure replaces worn artificial knee parts and damaged bone with new metal and plastic components.

Knee Accessed

A vertical incision is made in the knee to expose the patella (kneecap) and the ligaments that connect it to the tibia and fibula. The patella is pushed aside to allow the surgeon access to the joint.

Femur Component Removed

The old component is removed from the femur (thigh bone).

Femur Reshaped

The femur is reshaped to receive a new component.

Lost Bone Replaced

Bone grafts may be needed to replace lost bone and improve the implant's fit. Or, the doctor may decide to use wedges cemented inside the new component.

Femur Component Attached

The new component is attached to the end of the femur using bone cement.

Tibia Component Removed

The old component is removed from the tibia.

Tibia Reshaped

The tibia end is reshaped and its center is hollowed so a new metal component can be attached.

Lost Bone Replaced

It may be necessary to replace lost bone with a metal wedge. Or, morselized bone grafts may be used instead.

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    4215 Burns Rd
    Suite 100
    Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

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    1411 N Flagler Dr
    Suite 9800
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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    2055 Military Tr
    Suite 200
    Jupiter, FL 33458

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    7701 Southern Blvd
    Suite 100
    West Palm Beach, FL 33411