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Knee anatomy femur

Knee Anatomy – Femur

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The femur (thigh bone) is the upper bone of the knee joint. With the knee extended straight, the tibia (shin bone) fits at the very end of the femur (distal). With the knee flexed the tibia fits at the back side of the femur (posterior).

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Knee anatomy tibia

Knee Anatomy – Tibia

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In a knee replacement the top of the tibia is resurfaced with a tibial “tray”. The arthritic bone is removed and a metal tray is cemented or pressfit into place (depending on the implant). These trays are typically made of titanium.

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Hip and Knee Replacement Fellowship

Hip and Knee Fellowship Training

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Fellowship training as a hip and knee specialist is a year after finishing residency, dedicated entirely to learning how to perform hip and knee replacements. From the straightforward classic techniques, to the modern robotic, custom, or complex revision, we saw it all.

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Am I a candidate for hip or knee replacement surgery?

Am I a Surgical Candidate?

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Patients come to my office to speak with a hip and knee surgeon. However, many of the patients I see don’t need surgery, and may never need surgery. I help my patients manage arthritis using surgical and non-surgical methods, depending on what is right for them.

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