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Which of the following is an indication for Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)?
Which of the following is an indication for Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)?
- Limited destruction of articular cartilage
- Mild joint pain with weight bearing
- Complete stability and full range of motion
- Severe joint pain compromising functional abilities (correct)
What does a Tricompartmental TKA involve replacing?
What does a Tricompartmental TKA involve replacing?
- Femoral, tibial, and patellar surfaces (correct)
- Only medial or lateral joint surfaces
- Entire femoral and tibial surfaces
- None of the above
What are the primary goals of Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)?
What are the primary goals of Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)?
- To reduce the size of the knee joint
- To promote growth of articular cartilage
- To improve a patient's physical function and quality of life (correct)
- To increase instability and limitation of motion
Which design provides some degree of stability with little compromise of mobility?
Which design provides some degree of stability with little compromise of mobility?
What is the surgical approach that involves a smaller incision and less damage to the quadriceps muscle?
What is the surgical approach that involves a smaller incision and less damage to the quadriceps muscle?
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Indication for TKA
Indication for TKA
Severe pain impacting daily activities, where other treatments haven't worked.
Tricompartmental TKA
Tricompartmental TKA
Replacing the surfaces of the femur, tibia, and patella.
Goals of TKA
Goals of TKA
Improving a patient's ability to move and their overall well-being.
Semiconstrained TKA
Semiconstrained TKA
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Minimally invasive TKA
Minimally invasive TKA
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