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2. Knee replacement - Wikipedia

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   Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability, most commonly offered when joint pain is not diminished by conservative sources. [ 1 ][ 2 ] It may also be performed for other knee diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

3. Knee cartilage replacement therapy - Wikipedia

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   Autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis, which is also known as AMIC, is a biological treatment option for articular cartilage damagebone marrow stimulating technique in combination with a collagen membrane. It is based on the microfracture surgery with the application of a bi-layer collagen I/III membrane.

4. Patellar dislocation - Wikipedia

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   There is a fragment and bone bruise at the medial surface of the patella and in the corresponding surface of the lateral condyle of the femur. The medial retinaculum of the patella is disrupted. Two types of treatment options are typically available: Surgery; Conservative treatment (rehabilitation and physical therapy)

5. Posterior cruciate ligament injury - Wikipedia

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   The posterior cruciate ligament is located within the knee. Ligaments are sturdy bands of tissues that connect bones. Similar to the anterior cruciate ligament, the PCL connects the femur to the tibia. There are four different grades of classification in which medical doctor's classify a PCL injury: Grade I, the PCL has a slight tear.

6. Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty - Wikipedia

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   ICD-9-CM. 81.54. [ edit on Wikidata] Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is a surgical procedure used to relieve arthritis in one of the knee compartments in which the damaged parts of the knee are replaced. UKA surgery may reduce post-operative pain and have a shorter recovery period than a total knee replacement procedure, [ 1 ][ 2 ...

7. Tibial plateau fracture - Wikipedia

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   Tibial plateau fracture. A tibial plateau fracture is a break of the upper part of the tibia (shinbone) that involves the knee joint. [ 1 ] This could involve the medial, lateral, central, or bicondylar (medial and lateral). [ 3 ] Symptoms include pain, swelling, and a decreased ability to move the knee. [ 1 ]