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Which Knee Replacement system do you prefer?

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Howard J. Luks, MD Updated Sep 18, 2017 Read time: < 1 min

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Are all knee replacements the same?

Each system has it shortcomings and benefits. We currently use knee replacement systems that will accommodate a woman’s unique anatomy, a patient witharthritis in only one compartment, a patient with arthritis in two compartments, and various prosthetic alternatives that exist for patients who require a total knee replacement.

CHECK THIS KNEE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION.


SO YOU WANT TO BE A KNEE SURGEON … CHECK OUT THIS SECTION AND HAVE FUN !!

You or your children or grandchildren might enjoy this website, where you can actually perform “virtual knee surgery.”

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  1. dave della sciucca

    Jan 19, 2011 at 5:07 am

    wow so much information
    thank you -will be seeing you real soon
    again thank you for all this helpfull info -i wish they had this for my other problem i had a few years back-or better wish i knew you back then
    keep up the great helpyou give to all of us
    thank you dr.luks
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