Knee
Total Knee Replacement
Replacement of the worn articular surfaces of the knee with metal and polyethylene implants to relieve pain and restore function.
- Duration
- ~90 min
- Anaesthesia
- Spinal, General
15 orthopaedic operations, each with its own structured risks, benefits, alternatives and recovery template. Pick one to open the builder.
Replacement of the worn articular surfaces of the knee with metal and polyethylene implants to relieve pain and restore function.
Replacement of the femoral head and acetabulum with prosthetic components to relieve pain from hip arthritis.
Arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using an autograft or allograft to restore knee stability.
Keyhole removal of the torn portion of a meniscus to relieve mechanical symptoms.
Arthroscopic repair of a torn rotator cuff tendon to its footprint on the humerus.
Keyhole assessment and treatment of conditions within and around the shoulder joint.
Division of the transverse carpal ligament to decompress the median nerve.
Removal of a prolapsed lumbar disc fragment that is compressing a nerve root.
Removal of a cervical disc through an anterior approach with fusion of the adjacent vertebrae.
Open reduction and internal fixation of a displaced ankle fracture using plates and screws.
Replacement of the femoral head with a prosthesis, most commonly for displaced intracapsular neck of femur fractures.
Operative repair of a ruptured Achilles tendon using open or percutaneous techniques.
Osteotomy of the first metatarsal with soft-tissue balancing to correct hallux valgus deformity.
Open reduction and internal fixation of a distal radius fracture using a volar locking plate.
Keyhole assessment of the knee joint to confirm diagnosis and perform targeted treatment.