Total Knee Replacement (TKA)

Total knee replacement surgery involves removing parts of the damaged knee and replacing them with artificial parts called prostheses. Damage is the result of arthritis and/or injury.

The knee replacement consists of three pieces:

Femoral component – metal piece that caps the end of the femur and has a groove, which allows the kneecap to move up and down as the knee bends and straightens.

Tibial component – flat piece of metal with a plastic (polyethylene) plate that covers the top of the tibia or the shin bone.

Patellar component – dome-shaped piece of plastic that allows the kneecap to glide smoothly over the new knee.

Please follow this link to Biomet to view an animation of a total knee replacement:

View Animation

For more information or specific information about the type of implants we commonly use please visit: Biomet.com

To schedule an appointment with one of our physicians,
please contact us at (614) 221-6331
or toll free at (877) 550-4740.